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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,222.68, 24,965.18 and 17,540.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,222.68, 24,965.18 and 17,540.12 is: 24,030.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,222.68 : 24,965.18 = 17,540.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,222.68/24,965.18 = 17,540.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,222.68x = 24,965.18 × 17,540.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,222.68x = 437,892,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,892,253.02/18,222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,030.07

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