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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,606.32, 25,626.80 and 17,204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,606.32, 25,626.80 and 17,204.96 is: 23,696.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,606.32 : 25,626.80 = 17,204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,606.32/25,626.80 = 17,204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,606.32x = 25,626.80 × 17,204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,606.32x = 440,908,068.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,908,068.93/18,606.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,696.68

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