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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,807.29, 34,222.71 and 17,272.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,807.29, 34,222.71 and 17,272.13 is: 23,827.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,807.29 : 34,222.71 = 17,272.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,807.29/34,222.71 = 17,272.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,807.29x = 34,222.71 × 17,272.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,807.29x = 591,098,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,098,924.96/24,807.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,827.63

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