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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,183.60, 27,275.40 and 17,454.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,183.60, 27,275.40 and 17,454.60 is: 26,181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,183.60 : 27,275.40 = 17,454.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,183.60/27,275.40 = 17,454.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,183.60x = 27,275.40 × 17,454.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,183.60x = 476,081,196.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,081,196.84/18,183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,181.90

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