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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.60, 34,027.20 and 17,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.60, 34,027.20 and 17,107.20 is: 23,601.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.60 : 34,027.20 = 17,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.60/34,027.20 = 17,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.60x = 34,027.20 × 17,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.60x = 582,110,115.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,110,115.84/24,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,601.99

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