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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,406.92, 24,068.80 and 17,125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,406.92, 24,068.80 and 17,125.56 is: 23,679.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,406.92 : 24,068.80 = 17,125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,406.92/24,068.80 = 17,125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,406.92x = 24,068.80 × 17,125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,406.92x = 412,191,678.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,191,678.53/17,406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,679.76

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