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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,005.70, 25,233.90 and 18,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,005.70, 25,233.90 and 18,005.70 is: 25,233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,005.70 : 25,233.90 = 18,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,005.70/25,233.90 = 18,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,005.70x = 25,233.90 × 18,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,005.70x = 454,354,033.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,354,033.23/18,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,233.90

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