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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,184.49, 25,139.32 and 18,018.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,184.49, 25,139.32 and 18,018.17 is: 24,909.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,184.49 : 25,139.32 = 18,018.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,184.49/25,139.32 = 18,018.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,184.49x = 25,139.32 × 18,018.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,184.49x = 452,964,370.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,964,370.70/18,184.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,909.39

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