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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,546.33, 25,597.71 and 17,051.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,546.33, 25,597.71 and 17,051.88 is: 23,535.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,546.33 : 25,597.71 = 17,051.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,546.33/25,597.71 = 17,051.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,546.33x = 25,597.71 × 17,051.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,546.33x = 436,489,079.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,489,079.19/18,546.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,535.06

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