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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,905.40, 28,358.10 and 17,666.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,905.40, 28,358.10 and 17,666.10 is: 26,499.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,905.40 : 28,358.10 = 17,666.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,905.40/28,358.10 = 17,666.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,905.40x = 28,358.10 × 17,666.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,905.40x = 500,977,030.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,977,030.41/18,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,499.15

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