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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.60, 28,298.40 and 17,022.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.60, 28,298.40 and 17,022.40 is: 25,533.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.60 : 28,298.40 = 17,022.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.60/28,298.40 = 17,022.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.60x = 28,298.40 × 17,022.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.60x = 481,706,684.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,706,684.16/18,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,533.60

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