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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,864.60, 28,296.90 and 17,021.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,864.60, 28,296.90 and 17,021.40 is: 25,532.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,864.60 : 28,296.90 = 17,021.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,864.60/28,296.90 = 17,021.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,864.60x = 28,296.90 × 17,021.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,864.60x = 481,652,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,652,853.66/18,864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,532.10

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