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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,840.55, 24,544.50 and 17,348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,840.55, 24,544.50 and 17,348.48 is: 23,867.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,840.55 : 24,544.50 = 17,348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,840.55/24,544.50 = 17,348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,840.55x = 24,544.50 × 17,348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,840.55x = 425,809,644.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,809,644.64/17,840.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,867.52

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