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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,024.83, 24,693.61 and 17,350.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,024.83, 24,693.61 and 17,350.98 is: 23,770.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,024.83 : 24,693.61 = 17,350.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,024.83/24,693.61 = 17,350.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,024.83x = 24,693.61 × 17,350.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,024.83x = 428,458,333.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,458,333.24/18,024.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,770.45

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