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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,140.80, 27,211.20 and 17,065.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,140.80, 27,211.20 and 17,065.60 is: 25,598.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,140.80 : 27,211.20 = 17,065.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,140.80/27,211.20 = 17,065.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,140.80x = 27,211.20 × 17,065.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,140.80x = 464,375,454.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,375,454.72/18,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,598.40

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