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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,904.08, 24,710.76 and 17,116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,904.08, 24,710.76 and 17,116.88 is: 23,624.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,904.08 : 24,710.76 = 17,116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,904.08/24,710.76 = 17,116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,904.08x = 24,710.76 × 17,116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,904.08x = 422,971,113.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,971,113.63/17,904.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,624.29

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