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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.40, 24,905.88 and 17,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.40, 24,905.88 and 17,053.68 is: 23,550.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.40 : 24,905.88 = 17,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.40/24,905.88 = 17,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.40x = 24,905.88 × 17,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.40x = 424,736,907.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,736,907.64/18,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,550.18

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