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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.23, 34,457.83 and 17,027.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.23, 34,457.83 and 17,027.26 is: 23,473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.23 : 34,457.83 = 17,027.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.23/34,457.83 = 17,027.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.23x = 34,457.83 × 17,027.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.23x = 586,722,301.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,722,301.73/24,995.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,473.37

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