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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,603.60, 27,905.40 and 17,291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,603.60, 27,905.40 and 17,291.40 is: 25,937.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,603.60 : 27,905.40 = 17,291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,603.60/27,905.40 = 17,291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,603.60x = 27,905.40 × 17,291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,603.60x = 482,523,433.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,523,433.56/18,603.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,937.10

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