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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,597.37, 25,626.22 and 17,284.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,597.37, 25,626.22 and 17,284.81 is: 23,817.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,597.37 : 25,626.22 = 17,284.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,597.37/25,626.22 = 17,284.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,597.37x = 25,626.22 × 17,284.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,597.37x = 442,944,343.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,944,343.72/18,597.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,817.58

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