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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.73, 24,889.83 and 17,042.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.73, 24,889.83 and 17,042.01 is: 23,534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.73 : 24,889.83 = 17,042.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.73/24,889.83 = 17,042.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.73x = 24,889.83 × 17,042.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.73x = 424,172,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,172,731.76/18,023.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,534.13

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