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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,515.16, 27,596.74 and 17,464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,515.16, 27,596.74 and 17,464.28 is: 26,030.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,515.16 : 27,596.74 = 17,464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,515.16/27,596.74 = 17,464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,515.16x = 27,596.74 × 17,464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,515.16x = 481,957,194.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,957,194.45/18,515.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,030.41

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