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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,553.49, 25,607.68 and 17,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,553.49, 25,607.68 and 17,059.04 is: 23,545.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,553.49 : 25,607.68 = 17,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,553.49/25,607.68 = 17,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,553.49x = 25,607.68 × 17,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,553.49x = 436,842,437.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,842,437.43/18,553.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,545.03

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