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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,708.53, 25,842.93 and 17,379.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,708.53, 25,842.93 and 17,379.93 is: 24,007.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,708.53 : 25,842.93 = 17,379.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,708.53/25,842.93 = 17,379.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,708.53x = 25,842.93 × 17,379.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,708.53x = 449,148,314.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,148,314.39/18,708.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.68

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