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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,736.69, 34,106.56 and 17,189.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,736.69, 34,106.56 and 17,189.29 is: 23,700.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,736.69 : 34,106.56 = 17,189.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,736.69/34,106.56 = 17,189.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,736.69x = 34,106.56 × 17,189.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,736.69x = 586,267,550.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,267,550.74/24,736.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,700.32

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