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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,553.74, 25,595.35 and 17,837.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,553.74, 25,595.35 and 17,837.79 is: 24,607.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,553.74 : 25,595.35 = 17,837.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,553.74/25,595.35 = 17,837.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,553.74x = 25,595.35 × 17,837.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,553.74x = 456,564,478.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,564,478.28/18,553.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,607.68

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