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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.60, 25,142.40 and 17,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.60, 25,142.40 and 17,107.20 is: 23,537.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.60 : 25,142.40 = 17,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.60/25,142.40 = 17,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.60x = 25,142.40 × 17,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.60x = 430,116,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,116,065.28/18,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,537.57

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