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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,072.47, 26,910.26 and 17,874.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,072.47, 26,910.26 and 17,874.02 is: 26,614.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,072.47 : 26,910.26 = 17,874.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,072.47/26,910.26 = 17,874.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,072.47x = 26,910.26 × 17,874.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,072.47x = 480,994,301.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,994,301.52/18,072.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,614.76

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