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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,028.40, 24,896.22 and 17,046.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,028.40, 24,896.22 and 17,046.68 is: 23,540.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,028.40 : 24,896.22 = 17,046.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,028.40/24,896.22 = 17,046.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,028.40x = 24,896.22 × 17,046.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,028.40x = 424,397,895.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,397,895.55/18,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,540.52

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