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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,043.48, 24,925.22 and 17,097.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,043.48, 24,925.22 and 17,097.67 is: 23,618.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,043.48 : 24,925.22 = 17,097.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,043.48/24,925.22 = 17,097.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,043.48x = 24,925.22 × 17,097.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,043.48x = 426,163,186.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,163,186.24/18,043.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,618.68

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