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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,946.80, 34,426.59 and 17,002.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,946.80, 34,426.59 and 17,002.91 is: 23,464.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,946.80 : 34,426.59 = 17,002.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,946.80/34,426.59 = 17,002.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,946.80x = 34,426.59 × 17,002.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,946.80x = 585,352,135.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,352,135.67/24,946.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,464.01

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