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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,942.80, 28,414.20 and 17,193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,942.80, 28,414.20 and 17,193.20 is: 25,789.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,942.80 : 28,414.20 = 17,193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,942.80/28,414.20 = 17,193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,942.80x = 28,414.20 × 17,193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,942.80x = 488,531,023.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,531,023.44/18,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,789.80

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