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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,028.76, 24,896.73 and 17,047.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,028.76, 24,896.73 and 17,047.04 is: 23,541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,028.76 : 24,896.73 = 17,047.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,028.76/24,896.73 = 17,047.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,028.76x = 24,896.73 × 17,047.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,028.76x = 424,415,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,415,552.18/18,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,541.03

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