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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,834.67, 28,248.13 and 17,897.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,834.67, 28,248.13 and 17,897.95 is: 26,843.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,834.67 : 28,248.13 = 17,897.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,834.67/28,248.13 = 17,897.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,834.67x = 28,248.13 × 17,897.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,834.67x = 505,583,618.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,583,618.33/18,834.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,843.24

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