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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,527.15, 25,550.19 and 17,151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,527.15, 25,550.19 and 17,151.04 is: 23,652.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,527.15 : 25,550.19 = 17,151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,527.15/25,550.19 = 17,151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,527.15x = 25,550.19 × 17,151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,527.15x = 438,212,351.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,212,351.70/18,527.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,652.45

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