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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.96, 27,358.32 and 17,179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.96, 27,358.32 and 17,179.04 is: 25,703.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.96 : 27,358.32 = 17,179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.96/27,358.32 = 17,179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.96x = 27,358.32 × 17,179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.96x = 469,989,673.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,989,673.61/18,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,703.62

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