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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.84, 26,872.20 and 17,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.84, 26,872.20 and 17,029.76 is: 25,373.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.84 : 26,872.20 = 17,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.84/26,872.20 = 17,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.84x = 26,872.20 × 17,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.84x = 457,627,116.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,627,116.67/18,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,373.21

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