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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,140.23, 27,000.68 and 17,731.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,140.23, 27,000.68 and 17,731.99 is: 26,393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,140.23 : 27,000.68 = 17,731.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,140.23/27,000.68 = 17,731.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,140.23x = 27,000.68 × 17,731.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,140.23x = 478,775,787.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,775,787.75/18,140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,393.04

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