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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.27, 24,295.85 and 17,069.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.27, 24,295.85 and 17,069.53 is: 23,385.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.27 : 24,295.85 = 17,069.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.27/24,295.85 = 17,069.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.27x = 24,295.85 × 17,069.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.27x = 414,718,740.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,718,740.45/17,734.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,385.16

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