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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.32, 27,396.84 and 17,102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.32, 27,396.84 and 17,102.32 is: 25,667.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.32 : 27,396.84 = 17,102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.32/27,396.84 = 17,102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.32x = 27,396.84 × 17,102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.32x = 468,549,524.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,549,524.67/18,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,667.87

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