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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,905.80, 28,358.70 and 17,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,905.80, 28,358.70 and 17,026.60 is: 25,539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,905.80 : 28,358.70 = 17,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,905.80/28,358.70 = 17,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,905.80x = 28,358.70 × 17,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,905.80x = 482,852,241.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,852,241.42/18,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,539.90

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