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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,712.65, 24,330.49 and 17,625.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,712.65, 24,330.49 and 17,625.17 is: 24,210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,712.65 : 24,330.49 = 17,625.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,712.65/24,330.49 = 17,625.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,712.65x = 24,330.49 × 17,625.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,712.65x = 428,829,022.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,829,022.43/17,712.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,210.33

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