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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,854.14, 34,291.92 and 17,291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,854.14, 34,291.92 and 17,291.98 is: 23,858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,854.14 : 34,291.92 = 17,291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,854.14/34,291.92 = 17,291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,854.14x = 34,291.92 × 17,291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,854.14x = 592,975,194.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,975,194.80/24,854.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,858.21

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