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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,973.56, 24,820.62 and 16,991.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,973.56, 24,820.62 and 16,991.84 is: 23,464.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,973.56 : 24,820.62 = 16,991.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,973.56/24,820.62 = 16,991.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,973.56x = 24,820.62 × 16,991.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,973.56x = 421,748,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,748,003.74/17,973.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,464.91

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