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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,647.04, 24,176.64 and 16,982.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,647.04, 24,176.64 and 16,982.88 is: 23,266.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,647.04 : 24,176.64 = 16,982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,647.04/24,176.64 = 16,982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,647.04x = 24,176.64 × 16,982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,647.04x = 410,588,975.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,588,975.92/17,647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,266.73

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