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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,774.76, 34,170.06 and 17,220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,774.76, 34,170.06 and 17,220.94 is: 23,751.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,774.76 : 34,170.06 = 17,220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,774.76/34,170.06 = 17,220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,774.76x = 34,170.06 × 17,220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,774.76x = 588,440,553.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,440,553.06/24,774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,751.61

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