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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,756.92, 24,507.54 and 16,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,756.92, 24,507.54 and 16,969.60 is: 23,420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,756.92 : 24,507.54 = 16,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,756.92/24,507.54 = 16,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,756.92x = 24,507.54 × 16,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,756.92x = 415,883,150.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,883,150.78/17,756.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,420.91

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