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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,001.27, 24,661.88 and 17,328.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,001.27, 24,661.88 and 17,328.01 is: 23,739.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,001.27 : 24,661.88 = 17,328.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,001.27/24,661.88 = 17,328.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,001.27x = 24,661.88 × 17,328.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,001.27x = 427,341,303.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,341,303.26/18,001.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,739.51

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