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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,608.46, 25,604.63 and 18,165.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,608.46, 25,604.63 and 18,165.59 is: 24,995.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,608.46 : 25,604.63 = 18,165.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,608.46/25,604.63 = 18,165.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,608.46x = 25,604.63 × 18,165.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,608.46x = 465,123,210.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,123,210.68/18,608.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,995.26

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