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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,711.57, 34,093.32 and 17,155.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,711.57, 34,093.32 and 17,155.89 is: 23,669.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,711.57 : 34,093.32 = 17,155.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,711.57/34,093.32 = 17,155.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,711.57x = 34,093.32 × 17,155.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,711.57x = 584,901,247.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,901,247.65/24,711.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,669.13

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