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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.10, 25,092.06 and 17,983.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.10, 25,092.06 and 17,983.86 is: 24,862.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.10 : 25,092.06 = 17,983.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.10/25,092.06 = 17,983.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.10x = 25,092.06 × 17,983.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.10x = 451,252,094.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,252,094.15/18,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,862.24

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