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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,730.77, 24,291.06 and 17,066.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,730.77, 24,291.06 and 17,066.03 is: 23,380.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,730.77 : 24,291.06 = 17,066.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,730.77/24,291.06 = 17,066.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,730.77x = 24,291.06 × 17,066.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,730.77x = 414,551,873.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,551,873.36/17,730.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,380.36

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