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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,097.14, 27,116.12 and 17,405.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,097.14, 27,116.12 and 17,405.16 is: 26,079.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,097.14 : 27,116.12 = 17,405.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,097.14/27,116.12 = 17,405.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,097.14x = 27,116.12 × 17,405.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,097.14x = 471,960,456.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,960,456.57/18,097.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,079.28

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