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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,551.62, 25,605.09 and 17,057.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,551.62, 25,605.09 and 17,057.17 is: 23,542.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,551.62 : 25,605.09 = 17,057.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,551.62/25,605.09 = 17,057.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,551.62x = 25,605.09 × 17,057.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,551.62x = 436,750,373.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,750,373.00/18,551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,542.44

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