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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.60, 24,978.84 and 17,596.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.60, 24,978.84 and 17,596.22 is: 24,289.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.60 : 24,978.84 = 17,596.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.60/24,978.84 = 17,596.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.60x = 24,978.84 × 17,596.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.60x = 439,533,163.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,533,163.98/18,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,289.50

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