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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,018.34, 24,882.42 and 17,036.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,018.34, 24,882.42 and 17,036.62 is: 23,526.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,018.34 : 24,882.42 = 17,036.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,018.34/24,882.42 = 17,036.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,018.34x = 24,882.42 × 17,036.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,018.34x = 423,912,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,912,334.22/18,018.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,526.71

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