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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,801.40, 28,202.10 and 17,073.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,801.40, 28,202.10 and 17,073.40 is: 25,610.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,801.40 : 28,202.10 = 17,073.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,801.40/28,202.10 = 17,073.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,801.40x = 28,202.10 × 17,073.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,801.40x = 481,505,734.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,505,734.14/18,801.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,610.10

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