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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,138.54, 25,038.27 and 17,639.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,138.54, 25,038.27 and 17,639.22 is: 24,349.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,138.54 : 25,038.27 = 17,639.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,138.54/25,038.27 = 17,639.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,138.54x = 25,038.27 × 17,639.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,138.54x = 441,655,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,655,552.95/18,138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,349.01

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