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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,351.04, 25,326.56 and 17,225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,351.04, 25,326.56 and 17,225.08 is: 23,772.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,351.04 : 25,326.56 = 17,225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,351.04/25,326.56 = 17,225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,351.04x = 25,326.56 × 17,225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,351.04x = 436,252,022.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,252,022.12/18,351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,772.60

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