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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,823.52, 28,097.80 and 17,453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,823.52, 28,097.80 and 17,453 is: 26,052.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,823.52 : 28,097.80 = 17,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,823.52/28,097.80 = 17,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,823.52x = 28,097.80 × 17,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,823.52x = 490,390,903.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,390,903.40/18,823.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,052.03

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