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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,795.65, 34,241.35 and 17,262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,795.65, 34,241.35 and 17,262.58 is: 23,838.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,795.65 : 34,241.35 = 17,262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,795.65/34,241.35 = 17,262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,795.65x = 34,241.35 × 17,262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,795.65x = 591,093,856.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,093,856.03/24,795.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,838.61

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