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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.32, 27,118.32 and 17,563.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.32, 27,118.32 and 17,563.36 is: 26,321.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.32 : 27,118.32 = 17,563.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.32/27,118.32 = 17,563.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.32x = 27,118.32 × 17,563.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.32x = 476,288,816.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,288,816.76/18,095.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,321.10

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