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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,697.72, 34,051.62 and 17,977.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,697.72, 34,051.62 and 17,977.96 is: 24,786.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,697.72 : 34,051.62 = 17,977.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,697.72/34,051.62 = 17,977.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,697.72x = 34,051.62 × 17,977.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,697.72x = 612,178,662.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,178,662.30/24,697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,786.85

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