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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,501.60, 24,996.60 and 18,501.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,501.60, 24,996.60 and 18,501.60 is: 24,996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,501.60 : 24,996.60 = 18,501.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,501.60/24,996.60 = 18,501.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,501.60x = 24,996.60 × 18,501.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,501.60x = 462,477,094.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,477,094.56/18,501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,996.60

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