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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,424.99, 24,063.08 and 17,389.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,424.99, 24,063.08 and 17,389.35 is: 24,013.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,424.99 : 24,063.08 = 17,389.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,424.99/24,063.08 = 17,389.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,424.99x = 24,063.08 × 17,389.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,424.99x = 418,441,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,441,233.25/17,424.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,013.86

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