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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,461.76, 27,653.40 and 17,139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,461.76, 27,653.40 and 17,139.84 is: 25,673.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,461.76 : 27,653.40 = 17,139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,461.76/27,653.40 = 17,139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,461.76x = 27,653.40 × 17,139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,461.76x = 473,974,851.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,974,851.46/18,461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,673.33

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