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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,951.45, 34,374.51 and 17,384.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,951.45, 34,374.51 and 17,384.09 is: 23,949.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,951.45 : 34,374.51 = 17,384.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,951.45/34,374.51 = 17,384.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,951.45x = 34,374.51 × 17,384.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,951.45x = 597,569,575.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,569,575.55/24,951.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,949.29

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