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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,763.13, 24,618.95 and 17,430.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,763.13, 24,618.95 and 17,430.99 is: 24,158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,763.13 : 24,618.95 = 17,430.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,763.13/24,618.95 = 17,430.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,763.13x = 24,618.95 × 17,430.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,763.13x = 429,132,671.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,132,671.26/17,763.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,158.62

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