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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,083.20, 27,082.68 and 17,584.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,083.20, 27,082.68 and 17,584.93 is: 26,336.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,083.20 : 27,082.68 = 17,584.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,083.20/27,082.68 = 17,584.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,083.20x = 27,082.68 × 17,584.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,083.20x = 476,247,032.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,247,032.01/18,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,336.44

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