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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,043.98, 24,925.91 and 17,098.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,043.98, 24,925.91 and 17,098.17 is: 23,619.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,043.98 : 24,925.91 = 17,098.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,043.98/24,925.91 = 17,098.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,043.98x = 24,925.91 × 17,098.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,043.98x = 426,187,446.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,187,446.58/18,043.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,619.37

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