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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,432.84, 25,233.81 and 18,301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,432.84, 25,233.81 and 18,301.08 is: 25,053.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,432.84 : 25,233.81 = 18,301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,432.84/25,233.81 = 18,301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,432.84x = 25,233.81 × 18,301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,432.84x = 461,805,975.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,805,975.51/18,432.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,053.44

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