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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,853.20, 28,279.80 and 17,038.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,853.20, 28,279.80 and 17,038.80 is: 25,558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,853.20 : 28,279.80 = 17,038.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,853.20/28,279.80 = 17,038.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,853.20x = 28,279.80 × 17,038.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,853.20x = 481,853,856.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,853,856.24/18,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,558.20

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