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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,598.10, 27,897.15 and 17,734.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,598.10, 27,897.15 and 17,734.10 is: 26,601.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,598.10 : 27,897.15 = 17,734.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,598.10/27,897.15 = 17,734.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,598.10x = 27,897.15 × 17,734.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,598.10x = 494,730,847.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,730,847.82/18,598.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,601.15

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