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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,711.44, 27,986.04 and 17,381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,711.44, 27,986.04 and 17,381.84 is: 25,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,711.44 : 27,986.04 = 17,381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,711.44/27,986.04 = 17,381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,711.44x = 27,986.04 × 17,381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,711.44x = 486,448,869.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,448,869.51/18,711.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,997.40

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