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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,448.92, 25,397.93 and 17,601.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,448.92, 25,397.93 and 17,601.57 is: 24,231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,448.92 : 25,397.93 = 17,601.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,448.92/25,397.93 = 17,601.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,448.92x = 25,397.93 × 17,601.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,448.92x = 447,043,486.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,043,486.75/18,448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,231.42

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