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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,562.40, 27,843.60 and 17,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,562.40, 27,843.60 and 17,064.80 is: 25,597.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,562.40 : 27,843.60 = 17,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,562.40/27,843.60 = 17,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,562.40x = 27,843.60 × 17,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,562.40x = 475,145,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,145,465.28/18,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,597.20

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