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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,643.60, 27,965.40 and 17,736.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,643.60, 27,965.40 and 17,736.40 is: 26,604.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,643.60 : 27,965.40 = 17,736.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,643.60/27,965.40 = 17,736.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,643.60x = 27,965.40 × 17,736.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,643.60x = 496,005,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,005,520.56/18,643.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,604.60

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