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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,267.29, 25,226.27 and 17,272.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,267.29, 25,226.27 and 17,272.19 is: 23,852.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,267.29 : 25,226.27 = 17,272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,267.29/25,226.27 = 17,272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,267.29x = 25,226.27 × 17,272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,267.29x = 435,712,842.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,712,842.07/18,267.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,852.09

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