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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,805.62, 28,180.62 and 17,753.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,805.62, 28,180.62 and 17,753.70 is: 26,604.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,805.62 : 28,180.62 = 17,753.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,805.62/28,180.62 = 17,753.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,805.62x = 28,180.62 × 17,753.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,805.62x = 500,310,273.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,310,273.29/18,805.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,604.30

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