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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,950.57, 34,373.30 and 17,383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,950.57, 34,373.30 and 17,383.22 is: 23,948.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,950.57 : 34,373.30 = 17,383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,950.57/34,373.30 = 17,383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,950.57x = 34,373.30 × 17,383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,950.57x = 597,518,507.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,518,507.62/24,950.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,948.09

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