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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.60, 25,031.46 and 17,495.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.60, 25,031.46 and 17,495.16 is: 23,992.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.60 : 25,031.46 = 17,495.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.60/25,031.46 = 17,495.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.60x = 25,031.46 × 17,495.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.60x = 437,929,397.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,929,397.73/18,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,992.71

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