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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,584.39, 25,611.04 and 18,242.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,584.39, 25,611.04 and 18,242.79 is: 25,140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,584.39 : 25,611.04 = 18,242.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,584.39/25,611.04 = 18,242.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,584.39x = 25,611.04 × 18,242.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,584.39x = 467,216,778.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,216,778.79/18,584.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,140.29

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