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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,652.70, 25,706.44 and 17,469.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,652.70, 25,706.44 and 17,469.02 is: 24,075.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,652.70 : 25,706.44 = 17,469.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,652.70/25,706.44 = 17,469.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,652.70x = 25,706.44 × 17,469.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,652.70x = 449,066,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,066,314.49/18,652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,075.14

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