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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.06, 25,136.58 and 17,423.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.06, 25,136.58 and 17,423.14 is: 23,985.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.06 : 25,136.58 = 17,423.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.06/25,136.58 = 17,423.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.06x = 25,136.58 × 17,423.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.06x = 437,958,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,958,152.46/18,259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,985.80

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