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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,509.23, 24,264.96 and 17,176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,509.23, 24,264.96 and 17,176.95 is: 23,804.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,509.23 : 24,264.96 = 17,176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,509.23/24,264.96 = 17,176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,509.23x = 24,264.96 × 17,176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,509.23x = 416,797,940.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,797,940.26/17,509.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,804.47

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