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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,144.72, 27,163.60 and 17,697.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,144.72, 27,163.60 and 17,697.60 is: 26,494.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,144.72 : 27,163.60 = 17,697.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,144.72/27,163.60 = 17,697.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,144.72x = 27,163.60 × 17,697.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,144.72x = 480,730,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,730,527.36/18,144.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,494.24

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