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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,609.60, 27,914.40 and 17,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,609.60, 27,914.40 and 17,297.40 is: 25,946.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,609.60 : 27,914.40 = 17,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,609.60/27,914.40 = 17,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,609.60x = 27,914.40 × 17,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,609.60x = 482,846,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,846,542.56/18,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,946.10

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