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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,845.30, 24,551.06 and 17,353.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,845.30, 24,551.06 and 17,353.23 is: 23,874.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,845.30 : 24,551.06 = 17,353.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,845.30/24,551.06 = 17,353.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,845.30x = 24,551.06 × 17,353.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,845.30x = 426,040,190.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,040,190.92/17,845.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,874.08

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