Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,964.08, 28,374.84 and 17,964
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,964.08, 28,374.84 and 17,964 is: 26,878.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,964.08 : 28,374.84 = 17,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,964.08/28,374.84 = 17,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,964.08x = 28,374.84 × 17,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,964.08x = 509,725,625.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,725,625.76/18,964.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,878.48
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