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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,731.62, 34,145.21 and 17,175.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,731.62, 34,145.21 and 17,175.53 is: 23,713.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,731.62 : 34,145.21 = 17,175.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,731.62/34,145.21 = 17,175.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,731.62x = 34,145.21 × 17,175.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,731.62x = 586,462,078.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,462,078.71/24,731.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,713.05

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