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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,102.18, 27,123.71 and 17,410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,102.18, 27,123.71 and 17,410.24 is: 26,086.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,102.18 : 27,123.71 = 17,410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,102.18/27,123.71 = 17,410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,102.18x = 27,123.71 × 17,410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,102.18x = 472,230,345.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,230,345.58/18,102.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,086.93

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