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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,377.34, 25,363.15 and 17,876.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,377.34, 25,363.15 and 17,876.96 is: 24,672.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,377.34 : 25,363.15 = 17,876.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,377.34/25,363.15 = 17,876.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,377.34x = 25,363.15 × 17,876.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,377.34x = 453,416,081.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,416,081.43/18,377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,672.56

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