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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.40, 24,894.84 and 17,045.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.40, 24,894.84 and 17,045.68 is: 23,539.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.40 : 24,894.84 = 17,045.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.40/24,894.84 = 17,045.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.40x = 24,894.84 × 17,045.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.40x = 424,349,476.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,349,476.29/18,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,539.14

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