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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,492.93, 25,511.32 and 17,776.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,492.93, 25,511.32 and 17,776.79 is: 24,523.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,492.93 : 25,511.32 = 17,776.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,492.93/25,511.32 = 17,776.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,492.93x = 25,511.32 × 17,776.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,492.93x = 453,509,378.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,509,378.26/18,492.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,523.39

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