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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,881.70, 28,322.55 and 17,067.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,881.70, 28,322.55 and 17,067.30 is: 25,600.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,881.70 : 28,322.55 = 17,067.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,881.70/28,322.55 = 17,067.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,881.70x = 28,322.55 × 17,067.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,881.70x = 483,389,457.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,389,457.62/18,881.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,600.95

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