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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,794.37, 25,970.45 and 17,883.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,794.37, 25,970.45 and 17,883.39 is: 24,711.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,794.37 : 25,970.45 = 17,883.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,794.37/25,970.45 = 17,883.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,794.37x = 25,970.45 × 17,883.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,794.37x = 464,439,596.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,439,596.41/18,794.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,711.63

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