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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,260.06, 25,137.96 and 17,424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,260.06, 25,137.96 and 17,424.14 is: 23,987.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,260.06 : 25,137.96 = 17,424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,260.06/25,137.96 = 17,424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,260.06x = 25,137.96 × 17,424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,260.06x = 438,007,334.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,007,334.35/18,260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,987.18

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