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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,130.14, 25,044.84 and 17,184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,130.14, 25,044.84 and 17,184.30 is: 23,738.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,130.14 : 25,044.84 = 17,184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,130.14/25,044.84 = 17,184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,130.14x = 25,044.84 × 17,184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,130.14x = 430,378,044.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,378,044.01/18,130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,738.26

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