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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,359.88, 25,466.61 and 17,730.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,359.88, 25,466.61 and 17,730.48 is: 24,593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,359.88 : 25,466.61 = 17,730.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,359.88/25,466.61 = 17,730.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,359.88x = 25,466.61 × 17,730.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,359.88x = 451,535,219.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,535,219.27/18,359.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,593.58

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