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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.61, 27,609.19 and 17,093.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.61, 27,609.19 and 17,093.98 is: 25,769.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.61 : 27,609.19 = 17,093.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.61/27,609.19 = 17,093.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.61x = 27,609.19 × 17,093.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.61x = 471,950,941.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,950,941.68/18,314.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,769.10

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