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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954.21, 34,389.27 and 17,868.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954.21, 34,389.27 and 17,868.33 is: 24,624.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954.21 : 34,389.27 = 17,868.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954.21/34,389.27 = 17,868.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954.21x = 34,389.27 × 17,868.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954.21x = 614,478,824.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,478,824.82/24,954.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,624.25

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