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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,493.32, 25,569.36 and 17,667.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,493.32, 25,569.36 and 17,667.12 is: 24,427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,493.32 : 25,569.36 = 17,667.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,493.32/25,569.36 = 17,667.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,493.32x = 25,569.36 × 17,667.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,493.32x = 451,736,951.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,736,951.44/18,493.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,427.03

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