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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,323.70, 27,485.55 and 17,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,323.70, 27,485.55 and 17,230.20 is: 25,845.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,323.70 : 27,485.55 = 17,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,323.70/27,485.55 = 17,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,323.70x = 27,485.55 × 17,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,323.70x = 473,581,523.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,581,523.61/18,323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,845.30

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