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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,529.78, 25,574.96 and 17,035.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,529.78, 25,574.96 and 17,035.33 is: 23,512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,529.78 : 25,574.96 = 17,035.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,529.78/25,574.96 = 17,035.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,529.78x = 25,574.96 × 17,035.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,529.78x = 435,677,686.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,677,686.27/18,529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,512.30

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