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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,805.26, 25,896.57 and 17,603.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,805.26, 25,896.57 and 17,603.24 is: 24,241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,805.26 : 25,896.57 = 17,603.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,805.26/25,896.57 = 17,603.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,805.26x = 25,896.57 × 17,603.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,805.26x = 455,863,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,863,536.89/18,805.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,241.28

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