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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,964.80, 28,382.40 and 17,409.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,964.80, 28,382.40 and 17,409.60 is: 26,054.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,964.80 : 28,382.40 = 17,409.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,964.80/28,382.40 = 17,409.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,964.80x = 28,382.40 × 17,409.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,964.80x = 494,126,231.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,126,231.04/18,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,054.91

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