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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.68, 27,802.56 and 17,356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.68, 27,802.56 and 17,356.96 is: 26,050.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.68 : 27,802.56 = 17,356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.68/27,802.56 = 17,356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.68x = 27,802.56 × 17,356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.68x = 482,567,921.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,567,921.82/18,524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,050.00

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