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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,180.56, 25,204.94 and 17,539.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,180.56, 25,204.94 and 17,539.76 is: 24,316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,180.56 : 25,204.94 = 17,539.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,180.56/25,204.94 = 17,539.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,180.56x = 25,204.94 × 17,539.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,180.56x = 442,088,598.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,088,598.41/18,180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,316.56

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