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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,449.60, 27,674.40 and 17,643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,449.60, 27,674.40 and 17,643.20 is: 26,464.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,449.60 : 27,674.40 = 17,643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,449.60/27,674.40 = 17,643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,449.60x = 27,674.40 × 17,643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,449.60x = 488,264,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,264,974.08/18,449.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,464.80

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