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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,417.08, 27,491.99 and 17,046.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,417.08, 27,491.99 and 17,046.52 is: 25,446.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,417.08 : 27,491.99 = 17,046.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,417.08/27,491.99 = 17,046.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,417.08x = 27,491.99 × 17,046.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,417.08x = 468,642,757.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,642,757.37/18,417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,446.09

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