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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.84, 23,851.38 and 17,094.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.84, 23,851.38 and 17,094.97 is: 23,633.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.84 : 23,851.38 = 17,094.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.84/23,851.38 = 17,094.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.84x = 23,851.38 × 17,094.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.84x = 407,738,565.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,738,565.93/17,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,633.12

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