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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,028.12, 25,006.09 and 17,548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,028.12, 25,006.09 and 17,548.60 is: 24,340.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,028.12 : 25,006.09 = 17,548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,028.12/25,006.09 = 17,548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,028.12x = 25,006.09 × 17,548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,028.12x = 438,821,870.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,821,870.97/18,028.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,340.97

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