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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.92, 24,077.08 and 17,131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.92, 24,077.08 and 17,131.56 is: 23,688.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.92 : 24,077.08 = 17,131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.92/24,077.08 = 17,131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.92x = 24,077.08 × 17,131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.92x = 412,477,940.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,477,940.64/17,412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,688.04

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