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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,704.62, 25,846.59 and 17,793.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,704.62, 25,846.59 and 17,793.46 is: 24,587.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,704.62 : 25,846.59 = 17,793.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,704.62/25,846.59 = 17,793.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,704.62x = 25,846.59 × 17,793.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,704.62x = 459,900,265.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,900,265.30/18,704.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,587.52

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