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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,793.28, 24,483.90 and 17,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,793.28, 24,483.90 and 17,252.20 is: 23,739.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,793.28 : 24,483.90 = 17,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,793.28/24,483.90 = 17,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,793.28x = 24,483.90 × 17,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,793.28x = 422,401,139.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,401,139.58/17,793.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,739.36

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