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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,337.27, 25,316.61 and 17,206.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,337.27, 25,316.61 and 17,206.41 is: 23,755.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,337.27 : 25,316.61 = 17,206.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,337.27/25,316.61 = 17,206.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,337.27x = 25,316.61 × 17,206.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,337.27x = 435,607,906.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,607,906.95/18,337.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,755.33

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