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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,000.27, 24,660.51 and 17,327.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,000.27, 24,660.51 and 17,327.01 is: 23,738.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,000.27 : 24,660.51 = 17,327.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,000.27/24,660.51 = 17,327.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,000.27x = 24,660.51 × 17,327.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,000.27x = 427,292,903.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,292,903.38/18,000.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,738.14

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