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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,517.70, 25,554.33 and 17,011.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,517.70, 25,554.33 and 17,011.50 is: 23,475.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,517.70 : 25,554.33 = 17,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,517.70/25,554.33 = 17,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,517.70x = 25,554.33 × 17,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,517.70x = 434,717,484.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,717,484.80/18,517.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,475.79

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