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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,793.40, 28,190.10 and 17,065.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,793.40, 28,190.10 and 17,065.40 is: 25,598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,793.40 : 28,190.10 = 17,065.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,793.40/28,190.10 = 17,065.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,793.40x = 28,190.10 × 17,065.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,793.40x = 481,075,332.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,075,332.54/18,793.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,598.10

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