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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,605.70, 27,908.55 and 17,180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,605.70, 27,908.55 and 17,180.10 is: 25,770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,605.70 : 27,908.55 = 17,180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,605.70/27,908.55 = 17,180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,605.70x = 27,908.55 × 17,180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,605.70x = 479,471,679.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,471,679.86/18,605.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,770.15

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