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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,045.48, 24,927.98 and 17,099.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,045.48, 24,927.98 and 17,099.67 is: 23,621.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,045.48 : 24,927.98 = 17,099.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,045.48/24,927.98 = 17,099.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,045.48x = 24,927.98 × 17,099.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,045.48x = 426,260,231.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,260,231.77/18,045.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,621.44

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