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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,282.96, 27,244.58 and 17,687.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,282.96, 27,244.58 and 17,687.61 is: 26,357.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,282.96 : 27,244.58 = 17,687.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,282.96/27,244.58 = 17,687.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,282.96x = 27,244.58 × 17,687.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,282.96x = 481,891,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,891,417.22/18,282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,357.41

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