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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,492.31, 25,567.98 and 17,666.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,492.31, 25,567.98 and 17,666.11 is: 24,425.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,492.31 : 25,567.98 = 17,666.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,492.31/25,567.98 = 17,666.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,492.31x = 25,567.98 × 17,666.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,492.31x = 451,686,747.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,686,747.16/18,492.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,425.65

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