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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.18, 24,626.10 and 17,301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.18, 24,626.10 and 17,301.80 is: 23,703.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.18 : 24,626.10 = 17,301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.18/24,626.10 = 17,301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.18x = 24,626.10 × 17,301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.18x = 426,075,733.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,075,733.85/17,975.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,703.57

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