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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,973.48, 28,586.71 and 17,126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,973.48, 28,586.71 and 17,126.68 is: 25,804.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,973.48 : 28,586.71 = 17,126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,973.48/28,586.71 = 17,126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,973.48x = 28,586.71 × 17,126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,973.48x = 489,595,434.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,595,434.42/18,973.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,804.20

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