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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,621.74, 34,006.29 and 17,937.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,621.74, 34,006.29 and 17,937.26 is: 24,774.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,621.74 : 34,006.29 = 17,937.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,621.74/34,006.29 = 17,937.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,621.74x = 34,006.29 × 17,937.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,621.74x = 609,979,665.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,979,665.37/24,621.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,774.03

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