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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,072.56, 27,041.18 and 17,123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,072.56, 27,041.18 and 17,123.27 is: 25,620.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,072.56 : 27,041.18 = 17,123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,072.56/27,041.18 = 17,123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,072.56x = 27,041.18 × 17,123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,072.56x = 463,033,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,033,205.44/18,072.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,620.79

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