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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,671.35, 34,016.52 and 17,124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,671.35, 34,016.52 and 17,124.04 is: 23,610.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,671.35 : 34,016.52 = 17,124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,671.35/34,016.52 = 17,124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,671.35x = 34,016.52 × 17,124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,671.35x = 582,500,249.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,500,249.14/24,671.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,610.39

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