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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,196.84, 27,294.18 and 17,704.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,196.84, 27,294.18 and 17,704.36 is: 26,555.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,196.84 : 27,294.18 = 17,704.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,196.84/27,294.18 = 17,704.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,196.84x = 27,294.18 × 17,704.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,196.84x = 483,225,988.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,225,988.62/18,196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,555.49

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