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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.40, 27,371.70 and 18,103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.40, 27,371.70 and 18,103.80 is: 27,177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.40 : 27,371.70 = 18,103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.40/27,371.70 = 18,103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.40x = 27,371.70 × 18,103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.40x = 495,531,782.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,531,782.46/18,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,177.15

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