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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,087.53, 27,154.37 and 17,901.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,087.53, 27,154.37 and 17,901.23 is: 26,874.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,087.53 : 27,154.37 = 17,901.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,087.53/27,154.37 = 17,901.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,087.53x = 27,154.37 × 17,901.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,087.53x = 486,096,531.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,096,531.86/18,087.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,874.68

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