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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,201.40, 27,359.70 and 17,164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,201.40, 27,359.70 and 17,164.60 is: 25,801.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,201.40 : 27,359.70 = 17,164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,201.40/27,359.70 = 17,164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,201.40x = 27,359.70 × 17,164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,201.40x = 469,618,306.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,618,306.62/18,201.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,801.22

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