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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.87, 34,029.99 and 17,119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.87, 34,029.99 and 17,119.26 is: 23,611.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.87 : 34,029.99 = 17,119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.87/34,029.99 = 17,119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.87x = 34,029.99 × 17,119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.87x = 582,568,246.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,568,246.61/24,672.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,611.69

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