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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,300.94, 25,308.45 and 17,968.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,300.94, 25,308.45 and 17,968.64 is: 24,848.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,300.94 : 25,308.45 = 17,968.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,300.94/25,308.45 = 17,968.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,300.94x = 25,308.45 × 17,968.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,300.94x = 454,758,300.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,758,300.47/18,300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,848.91

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