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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,223.70, 25,149.22 and 17,562.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,223.70, 25,149.22 and 17,562.74 is: 24,237.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,223.70 : 25,149.22 = 17,562.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,223.70/25,149.22 = 17,562.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,223.70x = 25,149.22 × 17,562.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,223.70x = 441,689,042.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,689,042.41/18,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,237.07

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