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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,351.40, 27,527.10 and 17,039.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,351.40, 27,527.10 and 17,039.20 is: 25,558.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,351.40 : 27,527.10 = 17,039.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,351.40/27,527.10 = 17,039.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,351.40x = 27,527.10 × 17,039.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,351.40x = 469,039,762.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,039,762.32/18,351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,558.80

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