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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,410.80, 27,583.80 and 17,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,410.80, 27,583.80 and 17,244.40 is: 25,836.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,410.80 : 27,583.80 = 17,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,410.80/27,583.80 = 17,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,410.80x = 27,583.80 × 17,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,410.80x = 475,666,080.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,666,080.72/18,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,836.25

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