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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,097.40, 27,203.70 and 17,060.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,097.40, 27,203.70 and 17,060.60 is: 25,645.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,097.40 : 27,203.70 = 17,060.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,097.40/27,203.70 = 17,060.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,097.40x = 27,203.70 × 17,060.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,097.40x = 464,111,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,111,444.22/18,097.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,645.20

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