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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,317.59, 27,613.66 and 17,096.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,317.59, 27,613.66 and 17,096.96 is: 25,773.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,317.59 : 27,613.66 = 17,096.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,317.59/27,613.66 = 17,096.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,317.59x = 27,613.66 × 17,096.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,317.59x = 472,109,640.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,109,640.47/18,317.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,773.57

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