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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.26, 24,897.42 and 17,047.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.26, 24,897.42 and 17,047.54 is: 23,541.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.26 : 24,897.42 = 17,047.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.26/24,897.42 = 17,047.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.26x = 24,897.42 × 17,047.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.26x = 424,439,763.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,439,763.35/18,029.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,541.72

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