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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.70, 25,010.87 and 17,006.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.70, 25,010.87 and 17,006.48 is: 23,571.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.70 : 25,010.87 = 17,006.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.70/25,010.87 = 17,006.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.70x = 25,010.87 × 17,006.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.70x = 425,346,860.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,346,860.44/18,044.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,571.84

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