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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.52, 24,361.97 and 17,067.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.52, 24,361.97 and 17,067.71 is: 23,556.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.52 : 24,361.97 = 17,067.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.52/24,361.97 = 17,067.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.52x = 24,361.97 × 17,067.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.52x = 415,803,014.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,803,014.56/17,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,556.22

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