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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.28, 24,272.36 and 17,109.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.28, 24,272.36 and 17,109.43 is: 23,618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.28 : 24,272.36 = 17,109.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.28/24,272.36 = 17,109.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.28x = 24,272.36 × 17,109.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.28x = 415,286,162.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,286,162.29/17,583.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,618.25

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