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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,175.20, 25,069.32 and 17,565.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,175.20, 25,069.32 and 17,565.72 is: 24,228.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,175.20 : 25,069.32 = 17,565.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,175.20/25,069.32 = 17,565.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,175.20x = 25,069.32 × 17,565.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,175.20x = 440,360,655.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,360,655.71/18,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,228.66

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