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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,634.38, 25,685.55 and 17,108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,634.38, 25,685.55 and 17,108.34 is: 23,582.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,634.38 : 25,685.55 = 17,108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,634.38/25,685.55 = 17,108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,634.38x = 25,685.55 × 17,108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,634.38x = 439,437,122.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,437,122.49/18,634.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,582.06

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