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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,683.22, 34,027.40 and 17,597.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,683.22, 34,027.40 and 17,597.34 is: 24,259.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,683.22 : 34,027.40 = 17,597.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,683.22/34,027.40 = 17,597.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,683.22x = 34,027.40 × 17,597.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,683.22x = 598,791,727.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,791,727.12/24,683.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,259.06

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