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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,405.91, 24,067.44 and 17,124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,405.91, 24,067.44 and 17,124.57 is: 23,678.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,405.91 : 24,067.44 = 17,124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,405.91/24,067.44 = 17,124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,405.91x = 24,067.44 × 17,124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,405.91x = 412,144,561.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,144,561.00/17,405.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,678.43

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