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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,834.80, 28,252.20 and 17,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,834.80, 28,252.20 and 17,814.20 is: 26,721.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,834.80 : 28,252.20 = 17,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,834.80/28,252.20 = 17,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,834.80x = 28,252.20 × 17,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,834.80x = 503,290,341.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,290,341.24/18,834.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,721.30

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