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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,566.82, 27,857.52 and 17,035.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,566.82, 27,857.52 and 17,035.92 is: 25,560.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,566.82 : 27,857.52 = 17,035.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,566.82/27,857.52 = 17,035.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,566.82x = 27,857.52 × 17,035.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,566.82x = 474,578,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,578,482.12/18,566.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,560.57

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