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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954.58, 34,378.82 and 17,387.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954.58, 34,378.82 and 17,387.22 is: 23,953.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954.58 : 34,378.82 = 17,387.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954.58/34,378.82 = 17,387.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954.58x = 34,378.82 × 17,387.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954.58x = 597,752,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,752,106.68/24,954.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,953.60

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