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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,727.14, 34,104.85 and 17,173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,727.14, 34,104.85 and 17,173.48 is: 23,686.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,727.14 : 34,104.85 = 17,173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,727.14/34,104.85 = 17,173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,727.14x = 34,104.85 × 17,173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,727.14x = 585,698,959.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,698,959.38/24,727.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,686.48

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