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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,876.93, 34,271.76 and 17,310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,876.93, 34,271.76 and 17,310.24 is: 23,847.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,876.93 : 34,271.76 = 17,310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,876.93/34,271.76 = 17,310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,876.93x = 34,271.76 × 17,310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,876.93x = 593,252,390.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,252,390.82/24,876.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,847.49

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