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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,434.12, 27,626.48 and 17,253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,434.12, 27,626.48 and 17,253.16 is: 25,856.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,434.12 : 27,626.48 = 17,253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,434.12/27,626.48 = 17,253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,434.12x = 27,626.48 × 17,253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,434.12x = 476,644,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,644,079.68/18,434.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,856.62

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