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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,076.56, 24,952.62 and 17,577.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,076.56, 24,952.62 and 17,577.19 is: 24,263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,076.56 : 24,952.62 = 17,577.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,076.56/24,952.62 = 17,577.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,076.56x = 24,952.62 × 17,577.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,076.56x = 438,596,942.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,596,942.74/18,076.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,263.30

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