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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,289.36, 27,459.96 and 17,454.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,289.36, 27,459.96 and 17,454.16 is: 26,205.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,289.36 : 27,459.96 = 17,454.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,289.36/27,459.96 = 17,454.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,289.36x = 27,459.96 × 17,454.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,289.36x = 479,290,535.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,290,535.43/18,289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,205.98

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