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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.26, 24,904.32 and 17,052.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.26, 24,904.32 and 17,052.54 is: 23,548.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.26 : 24,904.32 = 17,052.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.26/24,904.32 = 17,052.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.26x = 24,904.32 × 17,052.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.26x = 424,681,912.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,681,912.97/18,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,548.62

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