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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,795, 34,220.52 and 17,237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,795, 34,220.52 and 17,237.16 is: 23,789.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,795 : 34,220.52 = 17,237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,795/34,220.52 = 17,237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,795x = 34,220.52 × 17,237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,795x = 589,864,578.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,864,578.52/24,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,789.66

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