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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,745.58, 24,413.45 and 17,253.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,745.58, 24,413.45 and 17,253.51 is: 23,736.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,745.58 : 24,413.45 = 17,253.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,745.58/24,413.45 = 17,253.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,745.58x = 24,413.45 × 17,253.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,745.58x = 421,217,622.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,217,622.94/17,745.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,736.48

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