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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.60, 27,494.40 and 17,177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.60, 27,494.40 and 17,177.60 is: 25,766.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.60 : 27,494.40 = 17,177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.60/27,494.40 = 17,177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.60x = 27,494.40 × 17,177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.60x = 472,287,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,287,805.44/18,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,766.40

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