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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.56, 34,018.44 and 17,125.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.56, 34,018.44 and 17,125.36 is: 23,612.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.56 : 34,018.44 = 17,125.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.56/34,018.44 = 17,125.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.56x = 34,018.44 × 17,125.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.56x = 582,578,031.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,578,031.64/24,672.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,612.39

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