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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,803.76, 34,210.44 and 17,246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,803.76, 34,210.44 and 17,246.31 is: 23,786.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,803.76 : 34,210.44 = 17,246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,803.76/34,210.44 = 17,246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,803.76x = 34,210.44 × 17,246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,803.76x = 590,003,725.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,003,725.19/24,803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,786.86

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