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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,306.19, 27,594.61 and 17,235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,306.19, 27,594.61 and 17,235.93 is: 25,981.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,306.19 : 27,594.61 = 17,235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,306.19/27,594.61 = 17,235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,306.19x = 27,594.61 × 17,235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,306.19x = 475,618,766.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,618,766.34/18,306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,981.31

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