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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,945.58, 24,660.95 and 17,122.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,945.58, 24,660.95 and 17,122.37 is: 23,529.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,945.58 : 24,660.95 = 17,122.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,945.58/24,660.95 = 17,122.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,945.58x = 24,660.95 × 17,122.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,945.58x = 422,253,701.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,253,701.53/17,945.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,529.68

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