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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,269.28, 25,229.02 and 17,274.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,269.28, 25,229.02 and 17,274.17 is: 23,854.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,269.28 : 25,229.02 = 17,274.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,269.28/25,229.02 = 17,274.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,269.28x = 25,229.02 × 17,274.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,269.28x = 435,810,361.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,810,361.73/18,269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,854.82

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