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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,704.37, 25,846.25 and 17,793.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,704.37, 25,846.25 and 17,793.21 is: 24,587.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,704.37 : 25,846.25 = 17,793.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,704.37/25,846.25 = 17,793.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,704.37x = 25,846.25 × 17,793.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,704.37x = 459,887,665.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,887,665.00/18,704.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,587.18

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