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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,202.38, 25,106.40 and 17,592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,202.38, 25,106.40 and 17,592.72 is: 24,265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,202.38 : 25,106.40 = 17,592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,202.38/25,106.40 = 17,592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,202.38x = 25,106.40 × 17,592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,202.38x = 441,689,865.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,689,865.41/18,202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,265.50

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