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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,838.80, 28,225.80 and 17,672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,838.80, 28,225.80 and 17,672.40 is: 26,478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,838.80 : 28,225.80 = 17,672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,838.80/28,225.80 = 17,672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,838.80x = 28,225.80 × 17,672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,838.80x = 498,817,627.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,817,627.92/18,838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,478.21

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