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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,575.60, 27,863.40 and 17,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,575.60, 27,863.40 and 17,711.60 is: 26,567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,575.60 : 27,863.40 = 17,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,575.60/27,863.40 = 17,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,575.60x = 27,863.40 × 17,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,575.60x = 493,505,395.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,505,395.44/18,575.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,567.40

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