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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.20, 28,297.80 and 17,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.20, 28,297.80 and 17,713.20 is: 26,569.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.20 : 28,297.80 = 17,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.20/28,297.80 = 17,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.20x = 28,297.80 × 17,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.20x = 501,244,590.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,244,590.96/18,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,569.80

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