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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,192.29, 27,296.54 and 17,897.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,192.29, 27,296.54 and 17,897.05 is: 26,853.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,192.29 : 27,296.54 = 17,897.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,192.29/27,296.54 = 17,897.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,192.29x = 27,296.54 × 17,897.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,192.29x = 488,527,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,527,315.24/18,192.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,853.54

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