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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,952.58, 34,376.06 and 17,385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,952.58, 34,376.06 and 17,385.22 is: 23,950.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,952.58 : 34,376.06 = 17,385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,952.58/34,376.06 = 17,385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,952.58x = 34,376.06 × 17,385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,952.58x = 597,635,365.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,635,365.83/24,952.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,950.84

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