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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,222.80, 27,334.20 and 17,963.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,222.80, 27,334.20 and 17,963.60 is: 26,945.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,222.80 : 27,334.20 = 17,963.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,222.80/27,334.20 = 17,963.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,222.80x = 27,334.20 × 17,963.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,222.80x = 491,020,635.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,020,635.12/18,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,945.40

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