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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,997.74, 34,461.27 and 17,029.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,997.74, 34,461.27 and 17,029.77 is: 23,476.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,997.74 : 34,461.27 = 17,029.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,997.74/34,461.27 = 17,029.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,997.74x = 34,461.27 × 17,029.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,997.74x = 586,867,502.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,867,502.01/24,997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,476.82

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