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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,176.20, 27,264.30 and 17,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,176.20, 27,264.30 and 17,009.80 is: 25,514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,176.20 : 27,264.30 = 17,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,176.20/27,264.30 = 17,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,176.20x = 27,264.30 × 17,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,176.20x = 463,760,290.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,760,290.14/18,176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,514.70

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