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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,409.78, 27,608.28 and 17,228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,409.78, 27,608.28 and 17,228.80 is: 25,837.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,409.78 : 27,608.28 = 17,228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,409.78/27,608.28 = 17,228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,409.78x = 27,608.28 × 17,228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,409.78x = 475,657,534.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,657,534.46/18,409.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,837.22

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