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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,861.83, 28,289.10 and 17,925.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,861.83, 28,289.10 and 17,925.20 is: 26,884.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,861.83 : 28,289.10 = 17,925.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,861.83/28,289.10 = 17,925.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,861.83x = 28,289.10 × 17,925.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,861.83x = 507,087,775.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,087,775.32/18,861.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,884.34

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