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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,263.04, 25,159.32 and 17,373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,263.04, 25,159.32 and 17,373.66 is: 23,934.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,263.04 : 25,159.32 = 17,373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,263.04/25,159.32 = 17,373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,263.04x = 25,159.32 × 17,373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,263.04x = 437,109,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,109,471.51/18,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,934.10

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