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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,098.20, 27,147.30 and 17,330.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,098.20, 27,147.30 and 17,330.20 is: 25,995.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,098.20 : 27,147.30 = 17,330.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,098.20/27,147.30 = 17,330.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,098.20x = 27,147.30 × 17,330.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,098.20x = 470,468,138.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,468,138.46/18,098.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,995.30

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