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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,592.40, 25,656.36 and 17,106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,592.40, 25,656.36 and 17,106.32 is: 23,605.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592.40 : 25,656.36 = 17,106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592.40/25,656.36 = 17,106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592.40x = 25,656.36 × 17,106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592.40x = 438,885,904.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,885,904.20/18,592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,605.66

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