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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,727.64, 34,105.54 and 17,173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,727.64, 34,105.54 and 17,173.98 is: 23,687.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,727.64 : 34,105.54 = 17,173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,727.64/34,105.54 = 17,173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,727.64x = 34,105.54 × 17,173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,727.64x = 585,727,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,727,861.85/24,727.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,687.17

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