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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,385.93, 24,158.97 and 17,205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,385.93, 24,158.97 and 17,205.30 is: 23,907.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,385.93 : 24,158.97 = 17,205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,385.93/24,158.97 = 17,205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,385.93x = 24,158.97 × 17,205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,385.93x = 415,662,326.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,662,326.54/17,385.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,907.97

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