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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,201.57, 25,059.87 and 17,804.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,201.57, 25,059.87 and 17,804.53 is: 24,513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,201.57 : 25,059.87 = 17,804.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,201.57/25,059.87 = 17,804.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,201.57x = 25,059.87 × 17,804.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,201.57x = 446,179,207.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,179,207.21/18,201.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,513.23

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