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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,004.20, 27,006.30 and 17,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,004.20, 27,006.30 and 17,226.60 is: 25,839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,004.20 : 27,006.30 = 17,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,004.20/27,006.30 = 17,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,004.20x = 27,006.30 × 17,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,004.20x = 465,226,727.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,226,727.58/18,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,839.90

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