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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,174.36, 25,125.35 and 18,008.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,174.36, 25,125.35 and 18,008.04 is: 24,895.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,174.36 : 25,125.35 = 18,008.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,174.36/25,125.35 = 18,008.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,174.36x = 25,125.35 × 18,008.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,174.36x = 452,458,217.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,458,217.77/18,174.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,895.41

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