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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,744.63, 34,163.16 and 17,188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,744.63, 34,163.16 and 17,188.53 is: 23,730.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,744.63 : 34,163.16 = 17,188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,744.63/34,163.16 = 17,188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,744.63x = 34,163.16 × 17,188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,744.63x = 587,214,500.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,214,500.55/24,744.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,730.99

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