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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,135.36, 25,052.02 and 17,248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,135.36, 25,052.02 and 17,248.62 is: 23,827.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,135.36 : 25,052.02 = 17,248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,135.36/25,052.02 = 17,248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,135.36x = 25,052.02 × 17,248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,135.36x = 432,112,713.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,112,713.62/18,135.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,827.09

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