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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,411.28, 27,610.53 and 17,230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,411.28, 27,610.53 and 17,230.30 is: 25,839.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,411.28 : 27,610.53 = 17,230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,411.28/27,610.53 = 17,230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,411.28x = 27,610.53 × 17,230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,411.28x = 475,737,715.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,737,715.06/18,411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,839.47

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