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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,019.22, 24,883.63 and 17,037.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,019.22, 24,883.63 and 17,037.50 is: 23,527.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,019.22 : 24,883.63 = 17,037.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,019.22/24,883.63 = 17,037.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,019.22x = 24,883.63 × 17,037.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,019.22x = 423,954,679.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,954,679.11/18,019.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,527.92

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