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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228.76, 27,352.94 and 17,565.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228.76, 27,352.94 and 17,565.26 is: 26,357.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228.76 : 27,352.94 = 17,565.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228.76/27,352.94 = 17,565.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228.76x = 27,352.94 × 17,565.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228.76x = 480,461,419.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,461,419.90/18,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,357.34

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