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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.70, 25,851.50 and 18,423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.70, 25,851.50 and 18,423.70 is: 25,851.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.70 : 25,851.50 = 18,423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.70/25,851.50 = 18,423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.70x = 25,851.50 × 18,423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.70x = 476,280,280.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,280,280.55/18,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,851.50

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