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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,203.40, 27,362.70 and 17,166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,203.40, 27,362.70 and 17,166.60 is: 25,804.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,203.40 : 27,362.70 = 17,166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,203.40/27,362.70 = 17,166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,203.40x = 27,362.70 × 17,166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,203.40x = 469,724,525.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,724,525.82/18,203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,804.22

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