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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,796.43, 28,194.62 and 17,550.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,796.43, 28,194.62 and 17,550.86 is: 26,326.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,796.43 : 28,194.62 = 17,550.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,796.43/28,194.62 = 17,550.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,796.43x = 28,194.62 × 17,550.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,796.43x = 494,839,828.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,839,828.37/18,796.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,326.27

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