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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,301.44, 27,498.96 and 17,239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,301.44, 27,498.96 and 17,239.08 is: 25,902.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,301.44 : 27,498.96 = 17,239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,301.44/27,498.96 = 17,239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,301.44x = 27,498.96 × 17,239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,301.44x = 474,056,771.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,056,771.36/18,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,902.70

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