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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,395.82, 27,577.14 and 17,838.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,395.82, 27,577.14 and 17,838.06 is: 26,741.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,395.82 : 27,577.14 = 17,838.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,395.82/27,577.14 = 17,838.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,395.82x = 27,577.14 × 17,838.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,395.82x = 491,922,677.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,922,677.95/18,395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,741.00

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