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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,709.80, 27,999.90 and 17,154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,709.80, 27,999.90 and 17,154.60 is: 25,672.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,709.80 : 27,999.90 = 17,154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,709.80/27,999.90 = 17,154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,709.80x = 27,999.90 × 17,154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,709.80x = 480,327,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,327,084.54/18,709.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,672.49

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