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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.68, 24,168.40 and 17,212.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.68, 24,168.40 and 17,212.05 is: 23,917.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.68 : 24,168.40 = 17,212.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.68/24,168.40 = 17,212.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.68x = 24,168.40 × 17,212.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.68x = 415,987,666.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,987,666.19/17,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,917.40

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