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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.48, 24,926.60 and 17,098.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.48, 24,926.60 and 17,098.67 is: 23,620.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.48 : 24,926.60 = 17,098.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.48/24,926.60 = 17,098.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.48x = 24,926.60 × 17,098.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.48x = 426,211,707.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,211,707.62/18,044.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,620.06

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