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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,973.24, 34,476.90 and 17,027.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,973.24, 34,476.90 and 17,027.14 is: 23,506.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,973.24 : 34,476.90 = 17,027.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,973.24/34,476.90 = 17,027.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,973.24x = 34,476.90 × 17,027.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,973.24x = 587,043,003.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,043,003.07/24,973.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,506.88

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