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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,165.40, 27,190.26 and 17,476.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,165.40, 27,190.26 and 17,476.44 is: 26,159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,165.40 : 27,190.26 = 17,476.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,165.40/27,190.26 = 17,476.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,165.40x = 27,190.26 × 17,476.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,165.40x = 475,188,947.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,188,947.47/18,165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,159.01

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