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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.18, 24,613.77 and 17,292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.18, 24,613.77 and 17,292.78 is: 23,691.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.18 : 24,613.77 = 17,292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.18/24,613.77 = 17,292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.18x = 24,613.77 × 17,292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.18x = 425,640,509.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,640,509.58/17,966.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,691.21

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