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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806.62, 26,071.94 and 17,807.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806.62, 26,071.94 and 17,807.92 is: 24,687.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.62 : 26,071.94 = 17,807.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.62/26,071.94 = 17,807.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.62x = 26,071.94 × 17,807.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.62x = 464,287,021.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,287,021.76/18,806.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.43

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