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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,659.97, 27,913.05 and 17,017.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,659.97, 27,913.05 and 17,017.65 is: 25,456.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,659.97 : 27,913.05 = 17,017.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,659.97/27,913.05 = 17,017.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,659.97x = 27,913.05 × 17,017.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,659.97x = 475,014,515.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,014,515.33/18,659.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,456.34

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