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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,316.59, 27,612.15 and 17,095.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,316.59, 27,612.15 and 17,095.96 is: 25,772.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,316.59 : 27,612.15 = 17,095.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,316.59/27,612.15 = 17,095.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,316.59x = 27,612.15 × 17,095.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,316.59x = 472,056,073.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,056,073.85/18,316.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,772.05

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