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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,302.34, 27,401.20 and 17,139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,302.34, 27,401.20 and 17,139.82 is: 25,660.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,302.34 : 27,401.20 = 17,139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,302.34/27,401.20 = 17,139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,302.34x = 27,401.20 × 17,139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,302.34x = 469,651,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,651,635.78/18,302.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,660.74

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