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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,562.80, 25,578.96 and 17,250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,562.80, 25,578.96 and 17,250.56 is: 23,770.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,562.80 : 25,578.96 = 17,250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,562.80/25,578.96 = 17,250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,562.80x = 25,578.96 × 17,250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,562.80x = 441,251,384.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,251,384.22/18,562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,770.73

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