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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,699.67, 24,267.26 and 17,383.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,699.67, 24,267.26 and 17,383.77 is: 23,834.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,699.67 : 24,267.26 = 17,383.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,699.67/24,267.26 = 17,383.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,699.67x = 24,267.26 × 17,383.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,699.67x = 421,856,379.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,856,379.45/17,699.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,834.14

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