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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,596.15, 27,942.53 and 17,381.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,596.15, 27,942.53 and 17,381.31 is: 26,117.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,596.15 : 27,942.53 = 17,381.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,596.15/27,942.53 = 17,381.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,596.15x = 27,942.53 × 17,381.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,596.15x = 485,677,584.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,677,584.42/18,596.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,117.11

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