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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.12, 24,261.60 and 17,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.12, 24,261.60 and 17,044.80 is: 23,351.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.12 : 24,261.60 = 17,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.12/24,261.60 = 17,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.12x = 24,261.60 × 17,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.12x = 413,534,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,534,119.68/17,709.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,351.48

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