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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,537.06, 25,623.20 and 17,065.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,537.06, 25,623.20 and 17,065.73 is: 23,589.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,537.06 : 25,623.20 = 17,065.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,537.06/25,623.20 = 17,065.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,537.06x = 25,623.20 × 17,065.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,537.06x = 437,278,591.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,278,591.67/18,537.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,589.43

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