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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,876.61, 34,271.33 and 17,309.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,876.61, 34,271.33 and 17,309.92 is: 23,847.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,876.61 : 34,271.33 = 17,309.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,876.61/34,271.33 = 17,309.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,876.61x = 34,271.33 × 17,309.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,876.61x = 593,233,980.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,233,980.59/24,876.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,847.06

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