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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,070.48, 27,115.44 and 17,234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,070.48, 27,115.44 and 17,234.56 is: 25,861.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,070.48 : 27,115.44 = 17,234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,070.48/27,115.44 = 17,234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,070.48x = 27,115.44 × 17,234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,070.48x = 467,322,677.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,322,677.61/18,070.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,861.11

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