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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552.49, 25,606.30 and 17,058.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552.49, 25,606.30 and 17,058.04 is: 23,543.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552.49 : 25,606.30 = 17,058.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552.49/25,606.30 = 17,058.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552.49x = 25,606.30 × 17,058.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552.49x = 436,793,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,793,289.65/18,552.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,543.65

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