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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,404.08, 27,472.62 and 17,033.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,404.08, 27,472.62 and 17,033.52 is: 25,426.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,404.08 : 27,472.62 = 17,033.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,404.08/27,472.62 = 17,033.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,404.08x = 27,472.62 × 17,033.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,404.08x = 467,955,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,955,422.22/18,404.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,426.72

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