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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,971.20, 24,883.20 and 17,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,971.20, 24,883.20 and 17,049.60 is: 23,607.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,971.20 : 24,883.20 = 17,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,971.20/24,883.20 = 17,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,971.20x = 24,883.20 × 17,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,971.20x = 424,248,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,248,606.72/17,971.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,607.14

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