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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,067.34, 27,128.56 and 17,176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,067.34, 27,128.56 and 17,176.34 is: 25,790.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,067.34 : 27,128.56 = 17,176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,067.34/27,128.56 = 17,176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,067.34x = 27,128.56 × 17,176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,067.34x = 465,969,370.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,969,370.27/18,067.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,790.70

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