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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,706.75, 25,849.52 and 17,795.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,706.75, 25,849.52 and 17,795.59 is: 24,590.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,706.75 : 25,849.52 = 17,795.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,706.75/25,849.52 = 17,795.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,706.75x = 25,849.52 × 17,795.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,706.75x = 460,007,459.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,007,459.62/18,706.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,590.45

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