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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,875.61, 34,269.95 and 17,308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,875.61, 34,269.95 and 17,308.92 is: 23,845.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,875.61 : 34,269.95 = 17,308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,875.61/34,269.95 = 17,308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,875.61x = 34,269.95 × 17,308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,875.61x = 593,175,994.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,175,994.74/24,875.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,845.69

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