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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,632.20, 27,948.30 and 17,206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,632.20, 27,948.30 and 17,206.60 is: 25,809.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,632.20 : 27,948.30 = 17,206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,632.20/27,948.30 = 17,206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,632.20x = 27,948.30 × 17,206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,632.20x = 480,895,218.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,895,218.78/18,632.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,809.90

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