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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,350.60, 27,525.90 and 17,257.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,350.60, 27,525.90 and 17,257.10 is: 25,885.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,350.60 : 27,525.90 = 17,257.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,350.60/27,525.90 = 17,257.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,350.60x = 27,525.90 × 17,257.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,350.60x = 475,017,208.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,017,208.89/18,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,885.65

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