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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,015.80, 27,023.70 and 17,724.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,015.80, 27,023.70 and 17,724.20 is: 26,586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,015.80 : 27,023.70 = 17,724.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,015.80/27,023.70 = 17,724.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,015.80x = 27,023.70 × 17,724.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,015.80x = 478,973,463.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,973,463.54/18,015.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,586.30

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