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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,094.32, 27,116.82 and 17,562.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,094.32, 27,116.82 and 17,562.36 is: 26,319.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094.32 : 27,116.82 = 17,562.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094.32/27,116.82 = 17,562.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094.32x = 27,116.82 × 17,562.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094.32x = 476,235,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,235,354.90/18,094.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,319.60

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