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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,526.65, 25,557.82 and 17,810.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,526.65, 25,557.82 and 17,810.61 is: 24,570.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,526.65 : 25,557.82 = 17,810.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,526.65/25,557.82 = 17,810.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,526.65x = 25,557.82 × 17,810.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,526.65x = 455,200,364.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,200,364.47/18,526.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,570.03

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