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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,744.58, 34,121.92 and 17,199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,744.58, 34,121.92 and 17,199.43 is: 23,717.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,744.58 : 34,121.92 = 17,199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,744.58/34,121.92 = 17,199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,744.58x = 34,121.92 × 17,199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,744.58x = 586,877,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,877,574.51/24,744.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,717.42

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