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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.54, 25,144.83 and 17,363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.54, 25,144.83 and 17,363.16 is: 23,919.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.54 : 25,144.83 = 17,363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.54/25,144.83 = 17,363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.54x = 25,144.83 × 17,363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.54x = 436,593,706.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,593,706.46/18,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,919.61

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