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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,517.44, 27,795.68 and 18,099.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,517.44, 27,795.68 and 18,099.52 is: 27,168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,517.44 : 27,795.68 = 18,099.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,517.44/27,795.68 = 18,099.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,517.44x = 27,795.68 × 18,099.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,517.44x = 503,088,466.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,088,466.07/18,517.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,168.36

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