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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,353.04, 25,329.32 and 17,227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,353.04, 25,329.32 and 17,227.08 is: 23,775.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,353.04 : 25,329.32 = 17,227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,353.04/25,329.32 = 17,227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,353.04x = 25,329.32 × 17,227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,353.04x = 436,350,221.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,350,221.99/18,353.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,775.36

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