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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,229.52, 24,992.67 and 17,897.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,229.52, 24,992.67 and 17,897.37 is: 24,537.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,229.52 : 24,992.67 = 17,897.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,229.52/24,992.67 = 17,897.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,229.52x = 24,992.67 × 17,897.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,229.52x = 447,303,062.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,303,062.28/18,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,537.30

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