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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,422.02, 27,661.17 and 17,663.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,422.02, 27,661.17 and 17,663.86 is: 26,522.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,422.02 : 27,661.17 = 17,663.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,422.02/27,661.17 = 17,663.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,422.02x = 27,661.17 × 17,663.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,422.02x = 488,603,034.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,603,034.32/18,422.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,522.77

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