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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,752.79, 34,159.73 and 17,696.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,752.79, 34,159.73 and 17,696.07 is: 24,421.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,752.79 : 34,159.73 = 17,696.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,752.79/34,159.73 = 17,696.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,752.79x = 34,159.73 × 17,696.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,752.79x = 604,492,884.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,492,884.78/24,752.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,421.20

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