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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,223.97, 27,293.58 and 17,592.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,223.97, 27,293.58 and 17,592.57 is: 26,347.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,223.97 : 27,293.58 = 17,592.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,223.97/27,293.58 = 17,592.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,223.97x = 27,293.58 × 17,592.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,223.97x = 480,164,216.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,164,216.70/18,223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,347.96

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