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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,716.65, 24,335.97 and 17,629.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,716.65, 24,335.97 and 17,629.17 is: 24,215.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,716.65 : 24,335.97 = 17,629.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,716.65/24,335.97 = 17,629.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,716.65x = 24,335.97 × 17,629.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,716.65x = 429,022,952.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,022,952.24/17,716.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,215.81

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