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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,496.22, 25,527.98 and 17,881.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,496.22, 25,527.98 and 17,881.13 is: 24,679.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,496.22 : 25,527.98 = 17,881.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,496.22/25,527.98 = 17,881.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,496.22x = 25,527.98 × 17,881.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,496.22x = 456,468,911.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,468,911.97/18,496.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.04

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