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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.40, 27,174.40 and 17,638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.40, 27,174.40 and 17,638.40 is: 26,407.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.40 : 27,174.40 = 17,638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.40/27,174.40 = 17,638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.40x = 27,174.40 × 17,638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.40x = 479,312,936.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,312,936.96/18,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,407.84

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