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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,341.22, 27,548.64 and 17,824.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,341.22, 27,548.64 and 17,824.44 is: 26,772.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,341.22 : 27,548.64 = 17,824.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,341.22/27,548.64 = 17,824.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,341.22x = 27,548.64 × 17,824.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,341.22x = 491,039,080.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,039,080.76/18,341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,772.43

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