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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,653.70, 25,707.82 and 17,470.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,653.70, 25,707.82 and 17,470.02 is: 24,076.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,653.70 : 25,707.82 = 17,470.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,653.70/25,707.82 = 17,470.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,653.70x = 25,707.82 × 17,470.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,653.70x = 449,116,129.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,116,129.56/18,653.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,076.52

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