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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,260.32, 27,405.84 and 17,108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,260.32, 27,405.84 and 17,108.32 is: 25,676.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,260.32 : 27,405.84 = 17,108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,260.32/27,405.84 = 17,108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,260.32x = 27,405.84 × 17,108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,260.32x = 468,867,880.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,867,880.59/18,260.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,676.87

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