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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,162.87, 27,085.37 and 17,996.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,162.87, 27,085.37 and 17,996.79 is: 26,837.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,162.87 : 27,085.37 = 17,996.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,162.87/27,085.37 = 17,996.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,162.87x = 27,085.37 × 17,996.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,162.87x = 487,449,715.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,449,715.96/18,162.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,837.70

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