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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,842.55, 24,547.26 and 17,350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,842.55, 24,547.26 and 17,350.48 is: 23,870.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,842.55 : 24,547.26 = 17,350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,842.55/24,547.26 = 17,350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,842.55x = 24,547.26 × 17,350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,842.55x = 425,906,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,906,743.68/17,842.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,870.28

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