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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,982.80, 28,474.20 and 17,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,982.80, 28,474.20 and 17,103.60 is: 25,655.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,982.80 : 28,474.20 = 17,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,982.80/28,474.20 = 17,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,982.80x = 28,474.20 × 17,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,982.80x = 487,011,327.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,011,327.12/18,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,655.40

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