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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,872.58, 28,361.43 and 17,623.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,872.58, 28,361.43 and 17,623.12 is: 26,483.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,872.58 : 28,361.43 = 17,623.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,872.58/28,361.43 = 17,623.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,872.58x = 28,361.43 × 17,623.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,872.58x = 499,816,919.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,816,919.71/18,872.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,483.76

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