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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,028.26, 24,896.04 and 17,046.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,028.26, 24,896.04 and 17,046.54 is: 23,540.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,028.26 : 24,896.04 = 17,046.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,028.26/24,896.04 = 17,046.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,028.26x = 24,896.04 × 17,046.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,028.26x = 424,391,341.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,391,341.70/18,028.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,540.34

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