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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.66, 24,780.39 and 17,933.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.66, 24,780.39 and 17,933.97 is: 24,742.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.66 : 24,780.39 = 17,933.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.66/24,780.39 = 17,933.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.66x = 24,780.39 × 17,933.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.66x = 444,410,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,410,770.85/17,961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.19

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