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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,024.51, 24,693.16 and 17,350.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,024.51, 24,693.16 and 17,350.66 is: 23,770.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,024.51 : 24,693.16 = 17,350.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,024.51/24,693.16 = 17,350.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,024.51x = 24,693.16 × 17,350.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,024.51x = 428,442,518.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,442,518.38/18,024.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,770.00

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