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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,017.34, 24,881.04 and 17,035.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,017.34, 24,881.04 and 17,035.62 is: 23,525.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,017.34 : 24,881.04 = 17,035.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,017.34/24,881.04 = 17,035.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,017.34x = 24,881.04 × 17,035.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,017.34x = 423,863,942.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,863,942.64/18,017.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,525.33

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