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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,002.27, 24,663.25 and 17,329.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,002.27, 24,663.25 and 17,329.01 is: 23,740.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,002.27 : 24,663.25 = 17,329.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,002.27/24,663.25 = 17,329.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,002.27x = 24,663.25 × 17,329.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,002.27x = 427,389,705.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,389,705.88/18,002.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,740.88

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