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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,947.36, 34,430.66 and 17,388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,947.36, 34,430.66 and 17,388.80 is: 23,998.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,947.36 : 34,430.66 = 17,388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,947.36/34,430.66 = 17,388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,947.36x = 34,430.66 × 17,388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,947.36x = 598,707,860.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,707,860.61/24,947.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,998.85

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