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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.68, 24,171.18 and 17,214.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.68, 24,171.18 and 17,214.05 is: 23,920.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.68 : 24,171.18 = 17,214.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.68/24,171.18 = 17,214.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.68x = 24,171.18 × 17,214.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.68x = 416,083,901.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,083,901.08/17,394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,920.18

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