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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,015.28, 26,841.72 and 17,009.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,015.28, 26,841.72 and 17,009.26 is: 25,342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,015.28 : 26,841.72 = 17,009.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,015.28/26,841.72 = 17,009.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,015.28x = 26,841.72 × 17,009.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,015.28x = 456,557,794.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,557,794.33/18,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,342.81

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