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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,069.48, 27,113.94 and 17,233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,069.48, 27,113.94 and 17,233.56 is: 25,859.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,069.48 : 27,113.94 = 17,233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,069.48/27,113.94 = 17,233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,069.48x = 27,113.94 × 17,233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,069.48x = 467,269,711.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,269,711.83/18,069.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,859.61

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