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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,727.65, 34,105.55 and 17,174.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,727.65, 34,105.55 and 17,174.00 is: 23,687.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,727.65 : 34,105.55 = 17,174.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,727.65/34,105.55 = 17,174.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,727.65x = 34,105.55 × 17,174.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,727.65x = 585,728,459.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,728,459.30/24,727.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,687.19

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