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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,615.60, 27,923.40 and 17,751.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,615.60, 27,923.40 and 17,751.60 is: 26,627.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,615.60 : 27,923.40 = 17,751.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,615.60/27,923.40 = 17,751.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,615.60x = 27,923.40 × 17,751.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,615.60x = 495,685,027.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,685,027.44/18,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,627.40

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