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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,129.64, 25,044.15 and 17,183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,129.64, 25,044.15 and 17,183.80 is: 23,737.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,129.64 : 25,044.15 = 17,183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,129.64/25,044.15 = 17,183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,129.64x = 25,044.15 × 17,183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,129.64x = 430,353,664.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,353,664.77/18,129.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,737.57

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