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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,260.66, 25,186.74 and 17,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,260.66, 25,186.74 and 17,651 is: 24,345.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,260.66 : 25,186.74 = 17,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,260.66/25,186.74 = 17,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,260.66x = 25,186.74 × 17,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,260.66x = 444,571,147.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,571,147.74/18,260.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,345.84

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