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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,464.82, 27,564.20 and 17,152.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,464.82, 27,564.20 and 17,152.62 is: 25,605.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,464.82 : 27,564.20 = 17,152.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,464.82/27,564.20 = 17,152.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,464.82x = 27,564.20 × 17,152.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,464.82x = 472,798,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,798,162.44/18,464.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,605.35

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