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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,175.37, 25,183.20 and 17,781.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,175.37, 25,183.20 and 17,781.71 is: 24,637.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,175.37 : 25,183.20 = 17,781.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,175.37/25,183.20 = 17,781.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,175.37x = 25,183.20 × 17,781.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,175.37x = 447,800,300.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,800,300.04/18,175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,637.76

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