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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,473.70, 27,710.55 and 17,048.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,473.70, 27,710.55 and 17,048.10 is: 25,572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,473.70 : 27,710.55 = 17,048.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,473.70/27,710.55 = 17,048.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,473.70x = 27,710.55 × 17,048.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,473.70x = 472,412,227.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,412,227.46/18,473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,572.15

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