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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,417.44, 25,419.48 and 17,292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,417.44, 25,419.48 and 17,292.08 is: 23,866.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,417.44 : 25,419.48 = 17,292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,417.44/25,419.48 = 17,292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,417.44x = 25,419.48 × 17,292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,417.44x = 439,555,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,555,681.72/18,417.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,866.27

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