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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,392.19, 25,406.84 and 17,709.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,392.19, 25,406.84 and 17,709.43 is: 24,463.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,392.19 : 25,406.84 = 17,709.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,392.19/25,406.84 = 17,709.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,392.19x = 25,406.84 × 17,709.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,392.19x = 449,940,654.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,940,654.50/18,392.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,463.68

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