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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,189.20, 27,226.20 and 17,613.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,189.20, 27,226.20 and 17,613.20 is: 26,364.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,189.20 : 27,226.20 = 17,613.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,189.20/27,226.20 = 17,613.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,189.20x = 27,226.20 × 17,613.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,189.20x = 479,540,505.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,540,505.84/18,189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,364.02

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