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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,098.84, 26,970.52 and 17,504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,098.84, 26,970.52 and 17,504.24 is: 26,084.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,098.84 : 26,970.52 = 17,504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,098.84/26,970.52 = 17,504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,098.84x = 26,970.52 × 17,504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,098.84x = 472,098,455.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,098,455.00/18,098.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,084.46

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