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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,803.20, 34,209.66 and 17,245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,803.20, 34,209.66 and 17,245.74 is: 23,786.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,803.20 : 34,209.66 = 17,245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,803.20/34,209.66 = 17,245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,803.20x = 34,209.66 × 17,245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,803.20x = 589,970,901.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,970,901.85/24,803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,786.08

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