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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,413.92, 25,408.14 and 17,479.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,413.92, 25,408.14 and 17,479.84 is: 24,119.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,413.92 : 25,408.14 = 17,479.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,413.92/25,408.14 = 17,479.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,413.92x = 25,408.14 × 17,479.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,413.92x = 444,130,221.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,130,221.90/18,413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,119.27

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