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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,549.49, 25,602.16 and 17,055.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,549.49, 25,602.16 and 17,055.04 is: 23,539.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,549.49 : 25,602.16 = 17,055.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,549.49/25,602.16 = 17,055.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,549.49x = 25,602.16 × 17,055.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,549.49x = 436,645,836.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,645,836.23/18,549.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,539.51

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