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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,730.02, 34,126.92 and 17,668.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,730.02, 34,126.92 and 17,668.44 is: 24,382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,730.02 : 34,126.92 = 17,668.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,730.02/34,126.92 = 17,668.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,730.02x = 34,126.92 × 17,668.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,730.02x = 602,969,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,969,438.40/24,730.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,382.08

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