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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.92, 24,068.94 and 17,073.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.92, 24,068.94 and 17,073.21 is: 23,441.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.92 : 24,068.94 = 17,073.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.92/24,068.94 = 17,073.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.92x = 24,068.94 × 17,073.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.92x = 410,934,067.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,934,067.10/17,529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,441.87

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