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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,542.06, 25,630.10 and 17,070.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,542.06, 25,630.10 and 17,070.73 is: 23,596.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,542.06 : 25,630.10 = 17,070.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,542.06/25,630.10 = 17,070.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,542.06x = 25,630.10 × 17,070.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,542.06x = 437,524,516.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,524,516.97/18,542.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,596.33

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