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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.40, 24,904.50 and 17,052.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.40, 24,904.50 and 17,052.68 is: 23,548.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.40 : 24,904.50 = 17,052.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.40/24,904.50 = 17,052.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.40x = 24,904.50 × 17,052.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.40x = 424,688,469.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,688,469.06/18,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,548.80

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