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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,969.72, 34,472.04 and 17,023.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,969.72, 34,472.04 and 17,023.62 is: 23,502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,969.72 : 34,472.04 = 17,023.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,969.72/34,472.04 = 17,023.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,969.72x = 34,472.04 × 17,023.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,969.72x = 586,838,909.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,838,909.58/24,969.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,502.02

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