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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.12, 25,004.70 and 17,547.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.12, 25,004.70 and 17,547.60 is: 24,339.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.12 : 25,004.70 = 17,547.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.12/25,004.70 = 17,547.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.12x = 25,004.70 × 17,547.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.12x = 438,772,473.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,772,473.72/18,027.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,339.58

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