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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,183.76, 25,062.82 and 17,239.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,183.76, 25,062.82 and 17,239.71 is: 23,761.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,183.76 : 25,062.82 = 17,239.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,183.76/25,062.82 = 17,239.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,183.76x = 25,062.82 × 17,239.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,183.76x = 432,075,748.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,075,748.58/18,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,761.63

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