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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.97, 24,691.06 and 17,349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.97, 24,691.06 and 17,349.12 is: 23,767.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.97 : 24,691.06 = 17,349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.97/24,691.06 = 17,349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.97x = 24,691.06 × 17,349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.97x = 428,368,119.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,368,119.49/18,022.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,767.90

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