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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,943.76, 24,755.72 and 17,916.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,943.76, 24,755.72 and 17,916.08 is: 24,717.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,943.76 : 24,755.72 = 17,916.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,943.76/24,755.72 = 17,916.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,943.76x = 24,755.72 × 17,916.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,943.76x = 443,525,459.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,525,459.98/17,943.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,717.53

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