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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,963.06, 28,444.56 and 17,794.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,963.06, 28,444.56 and 17,794.38 is: 26,691.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,963.06 : 28,444.56 = 17,794.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,963.06/28,444.56 = 17,794.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,963.06x = 28,444.56 × 17,794.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,963.06x = 506,153,354.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,153,354.06/18,963.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,691.54

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