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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228.35, 24,991.05 and 17,896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228.35, 24,991.05 and 17,896.20 is: 24,535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228.35 : 24,991.05 = 17,896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228.35/24,991.05 = 17,896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228.35x = 24,991.05 × 17,896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228.35x = 447,244,829.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,244,829.01/18,228.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,535.68

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