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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,731.73, 34,110.72 and 17,177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,731.73, 34,110.72 and 17,177.94 is: 23,692.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,731.73 : 34,110.72 = 17,177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,731.73/34,110.72 = 17,177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,731.73x = 34,110.72 × 17,177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,731.73x = 585,951,901.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,951,901.52/24,731.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,692.31

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