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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,886.36, 24,708.06 and 17,011.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,886.36, 24,708.06 and 17,011.56 is: 23,499.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,886.36 : 24,708.06 = 17,011.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,886.36/24,708.06 = 17,011.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,886.36x = 24,708.06 × 17,011.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,886.36x = 420,322,645.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,322,645.17/17,886.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,499.62

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