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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,881.60, 28,322.40 and 17,806.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,881.60, 28,322.40 and 17,806.40 is: 26,709.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,881.60 : 28,322.40 = 17,806.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,881.60/28,322.40 = 17,806.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,881.60x = 28,322.40 × 17,806.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,881.60x = 504,319,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,319,983.36/18,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,709.60

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