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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,549.51, 25,589.59 and 17,833.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,549.51, 25,589.59 and 17,833.60 is: 24,601.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,549.51 : 25,589.59 = 17,833.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,549.51/25,589.59 = 17,833.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,549.51x = 25,589.59 × 17,833.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,549.51x = 456,354,499.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,354,499.63/18,549.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,601.98

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