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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,841.55, 24,545.88 and 17,349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,841.55, 24,545.88 and 17,349.48 is: 23,868.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,841.55 : 24,545.88 = 17,349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,841.55/24,545.88 = 17,349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,841.55x = 24,545.88 × 17,349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,841.55x = 425,858,254.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,858,254.14/17,841.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,868.90

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