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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,573.60, 27,860.40 and 17,709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,573.60, 27,860.40 and 17,709.60 is: 26,564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,573.60 : 27,860.40 = 17,709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,573.60/27,860.40 = 17,709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,573.60x = 27,860.40 × 17,709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,573.60x = 493,396,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,396,539.84/18,573.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,564.40

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