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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,351.92, 25,327.77 and 17,225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,351.92, 25,327.77 and 17,225.96 is: 23,773.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,351.92 : 25,327.77 = 17,225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,351.92/25,327.77 = 17,225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,351.92x = 25,327.77 × 17,225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,351.92x = 436,294,983.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,294,983.21/18,351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,773.81

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