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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,805.62, 26,070.56 and 17,806.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,805.62, 26,070.56 and 17,806.92 is: 24,686.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,805.62 : 26,070.56 = 17,806.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,805.62/26,070.56 = 17,806.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,805.62x = 26,070.56 × 17,806.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,805.62x = 464,236,287.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,236,287.24/18,805.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,686.04

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