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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,786.80, 28,102.40 and 17,076.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,786.80, 28,102.40 and 17,076.08 is: 25,543.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,786.80 : 28,102.40 = 17,076.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,786.80/28,102.40 = 17,076.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,786.80x = 28,102.40 × 17,076.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,786.80x = 479,878,830.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,878,830.59/18,786.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,543.40

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