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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.26, 24,905.70 and 17,053.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.26, 24,905.70 and 17,053.54 is: 23,550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.26 : 24,905.70 = 17,053.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.26/24,905.70 = 17,053.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.26x = 24,905.70 × 17,053.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.26x = 424,730,351.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,730,351.18/18,035.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,550.00

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