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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.41, 25,243.32 and 17,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.41, 25,243.32 and 17,027.70 is: 23,509.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.41 : 25,243.32 = 17,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.41/25,243.32 = 17,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.41x = 25,243.32 × 17,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.41x = 429,835,679.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,835,679.96/18,283.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,509.60

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