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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,528.70, 25,552.33 and 17,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,528.70, 25,552.33 and 17,152.60 is: 23,654.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,528.70 : 25,552.33 = 17,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,528.70/25,552.33 = 17,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,528.70x = 25,552.33 × 17,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,528.70x = 438,288,895.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,288,895.56/18,528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,654.60

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