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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,453.20, 27,679.80 and 17,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,453.20, 27,679.80 and 17,027.60 is: 25,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,453.20 : 27,679.80 = 17,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,453.20/27,679.80 = 17,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,453.20x = 27,679.80 × 17,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,453.20x = 471,320,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,320,562.48/18,453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,541.40

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