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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,227.52, 24,989.92 and 17,895.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,227.52, 24,989.92 and 17,895.37 is: 24,534.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,227.52 : 24,989.92 = 17,895.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,227.52/24,989.92 = 17,895.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,227.52x = 24,989.92 × 17,895.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,227.52x = 447,203,864.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,203,864.67/18,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,534.54

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