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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,317.93, 27,476.87 and 17,382.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,317.93, 27,476.87 and 17,382.98 is: 26,074.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,317.93 : 27,476.87 = 17,382.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,317.93/27,476.87 = 17,382.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,317.93x = 27,476.87 × 17,382.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,317.93x = 477,629,657.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,629,657.37/18,317.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,074.44

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