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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.15, 28,493.49 and 17,584.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.15, 28,493.49 and 17,584.05 is: 26,433.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.15 : 28,493.49 = 17,584.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.15/28,493.49 = 17,584.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.15x = 28,493.49 × 17,584.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.15x = 501,030,952.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,030,952.83/18,954.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,433.84

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