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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,734.13, 34,148.67 and 17,178.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,734.13, 34,148.67 and 17,178.03 is: 23,716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,734.13 : 34,148.67 = 17,178.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,734.13/34,148.67 = 17,178.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,734.13x = 34,148.67 × 17,178.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,734.13x = 586,606,877.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,606,877.72/24,734.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,716.50

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