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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.63, 27,084.15 and 17,406.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.63, 27,084.15 and 17,406.51 is: 26,051.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.63 : 27,084.15 = 17,406.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.63/27,084.15 = 17,406.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.63x = 27,084.15 × 17,406.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.63x = 471,440,527.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,440,527.82/18,096.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,051.29

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