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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,747.84, 34,159.77 and 17,095.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,747.84, 34,159.77 and 17,095.05 is: 23,596.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,747.84 : 34,159.77 = 17,095.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,747.84/34,159.77 = 17,095.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,747.84x = 34,159.77 × 17,095.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,747.84x = 583,962,976.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,962,976.14/24,747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,596.52

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