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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,538.06, 25,624.58 and 17,066.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,538.06, 25,624.58 and 17,066.73 is: 23,590.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,538.06 : 25,624.58 = 17,066.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,538.06/25,624.58 = 17,066.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,538.06x = 25,624.58 × 17,066.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,538.06x = 437,327,788.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,327,788.22/18,538.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,590.81

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