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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.65, 24,327.74 and 17,623.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.65, 24,327.74 and 17,623.17 is: 24,207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.65 : 24,327.74 = 17,623.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.65/24,327.74 = 17,623.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.65x = 24,327.74 × 17,623.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.65x = 428,731,941.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,731,941.79/17,710.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,207.58

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