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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,414.92, 25,409.52 and 17,480.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,414.92, 25,409.52 and 17,480.84 is: 24,120.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,414.92 : 25,409.52 = 17,480.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,414.92/25,409.52 = 17,480.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,414.92x = 25,409.52 × 17,480.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,414.92x = 444,179,753.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,179,753.60/18,414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,120.65

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