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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,626.46, 27,951.84 and 17,124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,626.46, 27,951.84 and 17,124.72 is: 25,698.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,626.46 : 27,951.84 = 17,124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,626.46/27,951.84 = 17,124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,626.46x = 27,951.84 × 17,124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,626.46x = 478,667,433.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,667,433.48/18,626.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,698.25

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