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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,952.83, 34,376.40 and 17,385.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,952.83, 34,376.40 and 17,385.48 is: 23,951.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,952.83 : 34,376.40 = 17,385.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,952.83/34,376.40 = 17,385.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,952.83x = 34,376.40 × 17,385.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,952.83x = 597,650,214.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,650,214.67/24,952.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,951.20

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