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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,417.61, 24,070.92 and 16,795.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,417.61, 24,070.92 and 16,795.53 is: 23,211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,417.61 : 24,070.92 = 16,795.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,417.61/24,070.92 = 16,795.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,417.61x = 24,070.92 × 16,795.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,417.61x = 404,283,858.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,283,858.99/17,417.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,211.21

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