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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.24, 24,898.80 and 17,048.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.24, 24,898.80 and 17,048.52 is: 23,543.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.24 : 24,898.80 = 17,048.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.24/24,898.80 = 17,048.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.24x = 24,898.80 × 17,048.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.24x = 424,487,689.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,487,689.78/18,030.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,543.10

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