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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,997.60, 28,496.40 and 17,701.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,997.60, 28,496.40 and 17,701.60 is: 26,552.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,997.60 : 28,496.40 = 17,701.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,997.60/28,496.40 = 17,701.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,997.60x = 28,496.40 × 17,701.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,997.60x = 504,431,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,431,874.24/18,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,552.40

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