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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,584.40, 25,599.12 and 17,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,584.40, 25,599.12 and 17,359.68 is: 23,912.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,584.40 : 25,599.12 = 17,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,584.40/25,599.12 = 17,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,584.40x = 25,599.12 × 17,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,584.40x = 444,392,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,392,531.48/18,584.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,912.13

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