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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,439.44, 25,449.96 and 17,314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,439.44, 25,449.96 and 17,314.08 is: 23,896.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,439.44 : 25,449.96 = 17,314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,439.44/25,449.96 = 17,314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,439.44x = 25,449.96 × 17,314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,439.44x = 440,642,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,642,643.44/18,439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,896.75

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