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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,830.94, 28,246.38 and 17,585.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,830.94, 28,246.38 and 17,585.38 is: 26,378.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,830.94 : 28,246.38 = 17,585.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,830.94/28,246.38 = 17,585.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,830.94x = 28,246.38 × 17,585.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,830.94x = 496,723,325.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,723,325.92/18,830.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,378.04

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