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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.84, 24,888.63 and 17,041.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.84, 24,888.63 and 17,041.12 is: 23,532.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.84 : 24,888.63 = 17,041.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.84/24,888.63 = 17,041.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.84x = 24,888.63 × 17,041.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.84x = 424,130,130.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,130,130.47/18,022.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,532.92

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