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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.61, 24,725.26 and 17,557.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.61, 24,725.26 and 17,557.33 is: 24,176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.61 : 24,725.26 = 17,557.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.61/24,725.26 = 17,557.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.61x = 24,725.26 × 17,557.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.61x = 434,109,549.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,109,549.16/17,955.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,176.82

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