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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,414.80, 27,622.20 and 17,321.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,414.80, 27,622.20 and 17,321.30 is: 25,981.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,414.80 : 27,622.20 = 17,321.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,414.80/27,622.20 = 17,321.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,414.80x = 27,622.20 × 17,321.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,414.80x = 478,452,412.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,452,412.86/18,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,981.95

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