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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,394.40, 27,609.42 and 17,395.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,394.40, 27,609.42 and 17,395.40 is: 26,109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,394.40 : 27,609.42 = 17,395.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,394.40/27,609.42 = 17,395.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,394.40x = 27,609.42 × 17,395.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,394.40x = 480,276,904.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,276,904.67/18,394.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,109.95

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