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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,153.32, 25,019.70 and 17,647.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,153.32, 25,019.70 and 17,647.88 is: 24,323.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,153.32 : 25,019.70 = 17,647.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,153.32/25,019.70 = 17,647.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,153.32x = 25,019.70 × 17,647.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,153.32x = 441,544,663.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,544,663.24/18,153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,323.08

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