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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,672.33, 25,792.98 and 17,343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,672.33, 25,792.98 and 17,343.72 is: 23,957.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,672.33 : 25,792.98 = 17,343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,672.33/25,792.98 = 17,343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,672.33x = 25,792.98 × 17,343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,672.33x = 447,346,223.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,346,223.09/18,672.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,957.71

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