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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,587.62, 25,632.66 and 17,050.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,587.62, 25,632.66 and 17,050.96 is: 23,513.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,587.62 : 25,632.66 = 17,050.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,587.62/25,632.66 = 17,050.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,587.62x = 25,632.66 × 17,050.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,587.62x = 437,061,460.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,061,460.35/18,587.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,513.58

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