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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,804.26, 25,895.19 and 17,602.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,804.26, 25,895.19 and 17,602.24 is: 24,239.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,804.26 : 25,895.19 = 17,602.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,804.26/25,895.19 = 17,602.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,804.26x = 25,895.19 × 17,602.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,804.26x = 455,813,430.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,813,430.15/18,804.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,239.90

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