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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,392.40, 27,588.60 and 17,080.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,392.40, 27,588.60 and 17,080.20 is: 25,620.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,392.40 : 27,588.60 = 17,080.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,392.40/27,588.60 = 17,080.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,392.40x = 27,588.60 × 17,080.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,392.40x = 471,218,805.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,218,805.72/18,392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,620.30

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