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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,414.08, 27,487.52 and 17,043.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,414.08, 27,487.52 and 17,043.52 is: 25,441.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,414.08 : 27,487.52 = 17,043.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,414.08/27,487.52 = 17,043.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,414.08x = 27,487.52 × 17,043.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,414.08x = 468,484,096.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,484,096.87/18,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,441.62

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