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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228.11, 25,158.02 and 17,397.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228.11, 25,158.02 and 17,397.05 is: 24,011.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228.11 : 25,158.02 = 17,397.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228.11/25,158.02 = 17,397.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228.11x = 25,158.02 × 17,397.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228.11x = 437,675,119.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,675,119.07/18,228.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,011.00

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