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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,155.40, 27,233.10 and 17,291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,155.40, 27,233.10 and 17,291.40 is: 25,937.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,155.40 : 27,233.10 = 17,291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,155.40/27,233.10 = 17,291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,155.40x = 27,233.10 × 17,291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,155.40x = 470,898,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,898,425.34/18,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,937.10

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