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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,894.40, 28,483.12 and 17,625.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,894.40, 28,483.12 and 17,625.76 is: 26,570.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,894.40 : 28,483.12 = 17,625.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,894.40/28,483.12 = 17,625.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,894.40x = 28,483.12 × 17,625.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,894.40x = 502,036,637.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,036,637.17/18,894.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,570.66

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