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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,697.62, 25,836.93 and 17,786.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,697.62, 25,836.93 and 17,786.46 is: 24,577.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,697.62 : 25,836.93 = 17,786.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,697.62/25,836.93 = 17,786.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,697.62x = 25,836.93 × 17,786.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,697.62x = 459,547,521.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,547,521.97/18,697.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,577.86

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