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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,757.36, 24,327.23 and 17,092.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,757.36, 24,327.23 and 17,092.62 is: 23,416.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,757.36 : 24,327.23 = 17,092.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,757.36/24,327.23 = 17,092.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,757.36x = 24,327.23 × 17,092.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,757.36x = 415,816,012.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,816,012.58/17,757.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,416.54

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