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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,900.04, 28,476.18 and 17,123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,900.04, 28,476.18 and 17,123.32 is: 25,799.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,900.04 : 28,476.18 = 17,123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,900.04/28,476.18 = 17,123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,900.04x = 28,476.18 × 17,123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,900.04x = 487,606,742.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,606,742.52/18,900.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,799.24

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