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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,839.80, 24,543.47 and 17,347.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,839.80, 24,543.47 and 17,347.73 is: 23,866.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,839.80 : 24,543.47 = 17,347.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,839.80/24,543.47 = 17,347.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,839.80x = 24,543.47 × 17,347.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,839.80x = 425,773,411.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,773,411.48/17,839.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,866.49

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