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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,731.77, 24,292.43 and 17,067.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,731.77, 24,292.43 and 17,067.03 is: 23,381.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,731.77 : 24,292.43 = 17,067.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,731.77/24,292.43 = 17,067.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,731.77x = 24,292.43 × 17,067.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,731.77x = 414,599,546.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,599,546.25/17,731.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,381.73

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