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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,334.40, 27,501.60 and 17,105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,334.40, 27,501.60 and 17,105.60 is: 25,658.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,334.40 : 27,501.60 = 17,105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,334.40/27,501.60 = 17,105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,334.40x = 27,501.60 × 17,105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,334.40x = 470,431,368.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,431,368.96/18,334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,658.40

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