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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,554.25, 25,595.97 and 17,838.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,554.25, 25,595.97 and 17,838.15 is: 24,608.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,554.25 : 25,595.97 = 17,838.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,554.25/25,595.97 = 17,838.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,554.25x = 25,595.97 × 17,838.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,554.25x = 456,584,752.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,584,752.26/18,554.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,608.10

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