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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.98, 24,924.53 and 17,097.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.98, 24,924.53 and 17,097.17 is: 23,617.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.98 : 24,924.53 = 17,097.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.98/24,924.53 = 17,097.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.98x = 24,924.53 × 17,097.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.98x = 426,138,841.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,138,841.09/18,042.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,617.99

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