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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,971.58, 24,747.20 and 17,573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,971.58, 24,747.20 and 17,573.28 is: 24,198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,971.58 : 24,747.20 = 17,573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,971.58/24,747.20 = 17,573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,971.58x = 24,747.20 × 17,573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,971.58x = 434,889,474.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,889,474.82/17,971.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,198.73

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