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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,847.71, 24,676.02 and 17,063.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,847.71, 24,676.02 and 17,063.47 is: 23,591.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,847.71 : 24,676.02 = 17,063.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,847.71/24,676.02 = 17,063.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,847.71x = 24,676.02 × 17,063.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,847.71x = 421,058,574.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,058,574.45/17,847.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,591.74

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