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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,231.20, 27,346.80 and 17,463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,231.20, 27,346.80 and 17,463.20 is: 26,194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,231.20 : 27,346.80 = 17,463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,231.20/27,346.80 = 17,463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,231.20x = 27,346.80 × 17,463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,231.20x = 477,562,637.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,562,637.76/18,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,194.80

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