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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,891.42, 28,333.29 and 17,954.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,891.42, 28,333.29 and 17,954.70 is: 26,928.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,891.42 : 28,333.29 = 17,954.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,891.42/28,333.29 = 17,954.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,891.42x = 28,333.29 × 17,954.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,891.42x = 508,715,721.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,715,721.96/18,891.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,928.40

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