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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,409.80, 27,614.70 and 17,316.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,409.80, 27,614.70 and 17,316.30 is: 25,974.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,409.80 : 27,614.70 = 17,316.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,409.80/27,614.70 = 17,316.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,409.80x = 27,614.70 × 17,316.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,409.80x = 478,184,429.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,184,429.61/18,409.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,974.45

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