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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,148.60, 25,089.98 and 17,982.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,148.60, 25,089.98 and 17,982.35 is: 24,860.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,148.60 : 25,089.98 = 17,982.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,148.60/25,089.98 = 17,982.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,148.60x = 25,089.98 × 17,982.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,148.60x = 451,176,801.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,176,801.85/18,148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,860.14

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