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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,124.04, 25,007.18 and 17,526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,124.04, 25,007.18 and 17,526.72 is: 24,183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,124.04 : 25,007.18 = 17,526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,124.04/25,007.18 = 17,526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,124.04x = 25,007.18 × 17,526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,124.04x = 438,293,841.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,293,841.85/18,124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,183.01

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