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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.28, 24,486.66 and 17,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.28, 24,486.66 and 17,254.20 is: 23,742.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.28 : 24,486.66 = 17,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.28/24,486.66 = 17,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.28x = 24,486.66 × 17,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.28x = 422,497,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,497,728.97/17,795.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,742.12

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