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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,598.60, 27,897.90 and 17,734.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,598.60, 27,897.90 and 17,734.60 is: 26,601.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,598.60 : 27,897.90 = 17,734.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,598.60/27,897.90 = 17,734.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,598.60x = 27,897.90 × 17,734.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,598.60x = 494,758,097.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,758,097.34/18,598.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,601.90

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