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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,141.60, 27,212.40 and 17,048.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,141.60, 27,212.40 and 17,048.10 is: 25,572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,141.60 : 27,212.40 = 17,048.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,141.60/27,212.40 = 17,048.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,141.60x = 27,212.40 × 17,048.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,141.60x = 463,919,716.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,919,716.44/18,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,572.15

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