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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.26, 25,304.92 and 17,086.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.26, 25,304.92 and 17,086.67 is: 23,584.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.26 : 25,304.92 = 17,086.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.26/25,304.92 = 17,086.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.26x = 25,304.92 × 17,086.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.26x = 432,376,837.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,376,837.96/18,333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,584.28

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