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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,761.36, 24,332.70 and 17,096.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,761.36, 24,332.70 and 17,096.62 is: 23,422.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,761.36 : 24,332.70 = 17,096.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,761.36/24,332.70 = 17,096.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,761.36x = 24,332.70 × 17,096.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,761.36x = 416,006,925.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,006,925.47/17,761.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,422.02

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