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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,172.62, 25,122.94 and 18,006.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,172.62, 25,122.94 and 18,006.30 is: 24,893.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,172.62 : 25,122.94 = 18,006.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,172.62/25,122.94 = 18,006.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,172.62x = 25,122.94 × 18,006.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,172.62x = 452,371,194.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,371,194.52/18,172.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,893.01

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