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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,017.13, 35,954.74 and 17,735.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,017.13, 35,954.74 and 17,735.43 is: 26,550.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,017.13 : 35,954.74 = 17,735.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,017.13/35,954.74 = 17,735.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,017.13x = 35,954.74 × 17,735.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,017.13x = 637,672,730.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,672,730.55/24,017.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,550.74

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