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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228.02, 24,990.62 and 17,895.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228.02, 24,990.62 and 17,895.87 is: 24,535.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228.02 : 24,990.62 = 17,895.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228.02/24,990.62 = 17,895.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228.02x = 24,990.62 × 17,895.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228.02x = 447,228,797.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,228,797.26/18,228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,535.24

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