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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,749.90, 25,842.92 and 17,160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,749.90, 25,842.92 and 17,160.92 is: 23,652.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,749.90 : 25,842.92 = 17,160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,749.90/25,842.92 = 17,160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,749.90x = 25,842.92 × 17,160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,749.90x = 443,488,282.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,488,282.69/18,749.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,652.83

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