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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,846.80, 28,237.80 and 17,680.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,846.80, 28,237.80 and 17,680.40 is: 26,490.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,846.80 : 28,237.80 = 17,680.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,846.80/28,237.80 = 17,680.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,846.80x = 28,237.80 × 17,680.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,846.80x = 499,255,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,255,599.12/18,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,490.21

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