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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,384.44, 25,396.13 and 17,701.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,384.44, 25,396.13 and 17,701.67 is: 24,452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,384.44 : 25,396.13 = 17,701.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,384.44/25,396.13 = 17,701.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,384.44x = 25,396.13 × 17,701.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,384.44x = 449,554,020.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,554,020.28/18,384.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,452.97

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