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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,863.33, 28,291.35 and 17,926.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,863.33, 28,291.35 and 17,926.70 is: 26,886.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,863.33 : 28,291.35 = 17,926.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,863.33/28,291.35 = 17,926.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,863.33x = 28,291.35 × 17,926.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,863.33x = 507,170,544.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,170,544.05/18,863.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,886.59

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