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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,666.60, 27,999.90 and 17,802.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,666.60, 27,999.90 and 17,802.60 is: 26,703.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,666.60 : 27,999.90 = 17,802.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,666.60/27,999.90 = 17,802.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,666.60x = 27,999.90 × 17,802.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,666.60x = 498,471,019.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,471,019.74/18,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,703.90

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