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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.80, 27,384.30 and 17,111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.80, 27,384.30 and 17,111.40 is: 25,636.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.80 : 27,384.30 = 17,111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.80/27,384.30 = 17,111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.80x = 27,384.30 × 17,111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.80x = 468,583,711.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,583,711.02/18,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,636.77

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