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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,373.03, 25,317.26 and 17,380.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,373.03, 25,317.26 and 17,380.57 is: 23,949.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,373.03 : 25,317.26 = 17,380.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,373.03/25,317.26 = 17,380.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,373.03x = 25,317.26 × 17,380.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,373.03x = 440,028,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,028,322.74/18,373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,949.69

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