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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,486.02, 25,539.66 and 17,575.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,486.02, 25,539.66 and 17,575.68 is: 24,281.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,486.02 : 25,539.66 = 17,575.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,486.02/25,539.66 = 17,575.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,486.02x = 25,539.66 × 17,575.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,486.02x = 448,876,891.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,876,891.47/18,486.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,281.97

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