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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,947.09, 34,426.98 and 17,003.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,947.09, 34,426.98 and 17,003.19 is: 23,464.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,947.09 : 34,426.98 = 17,003.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,947.09/34,426.98 = 17,003.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,947.09x = 34,426.98 × 17,003.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,947.09x = 585,368,417.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,368,417.52/24,947.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,464.40

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