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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,701.80, 24,352.92 and 17,209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,701.80, 24,352.92 and 17,209.68 is: 23,675.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,701.80 : 24,352.92 = 17,209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,701.80/24,352.92 = 17,209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,701.80x = 24,352.92 × 17,209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,701.80x = 419,105,960.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,105,960.27/17,701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,675.90

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