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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.19, 27,536.61 and 17,816.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.19, 27,536.61 and 17,816.41 is: 26,760.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.19 : 27,536.61 = 17,816.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.19/27,536.61 = 17,816.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.19x = 27,536.61 × 17,816.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.19x = 490,603,533.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,603,533.77/18,333.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,760.40

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