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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,218.42, 27,358.35 and 17,283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,218.42, 27,358.35 and 17,283.14 is: 25,953.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,218.42 : 27,358.35 = 17,283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,218.42/27,358.35 = 17,283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,218.42x = 27,358.35 × 17,283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,218.42x = 472,838,193.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,838,193.22/18,218.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,953.85

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