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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,747.76, 24,333.09 and 17,431.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,747.76, 24,333.09 and 17,431.68 is: 23,899.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,747.76 : 24,333.09 = 17,431.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,747.76/24,333.09 = 17,431.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,747.76x = 24,333.09 × 17,431.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,747.76x = 424,166,638.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,166,638.29/17,747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,899.73

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