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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,091.01, 27,178.22 and 17,343.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,091.01, 27,178.22 and 17,343.69 is: 26,055.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,091.01 : 27,178.22 = 17,343.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,091.01/27,178.22 = 17,343.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,091.01x = 27,178.22 × 17,343.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,091.01x = 471,370,563.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,370,563.87/18,091.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,055.51

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