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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,908.70, 28,363.05 and 17,094.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,908.70, 28,363.05 and 17,094.30 is: 25,641.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908.70 : 28,363.05 = 17,094.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908.70/28,363.05 = 17,094.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908.70x = 28,363.05 × 17,094.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908.70x = 484,846,485.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,846,485.62/18,908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,641.45

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