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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,956.61, 24,726.64 and 17,558.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,956.61, 24,726.64 and 17,558.33 is: 24,178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,956.61 : 24,726.64 = 17,558.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,956.61/24,726.64 = 17,558.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,956.61x = 24,726.64 × 17,558.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,956.61x = 434,158,504.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,158,504.91/17,956.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,178.20

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