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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,249.60, 25,027.35 and 17,492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,249.60, 25,027.35 and 17,492.16 is: 23,988.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249.60 : 25,027.35 = 17,492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249.60/25,027.35 = 17,492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249.60x = 25,027.35 × 17,492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249.60x = 437,782,410.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,782,410.58/18,249.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,988.60

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