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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954.98, 34,451.88 and 17,309.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954.98, 34,451.88 and 17,309.39 is: 23,896.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954.98 : 34,451.88 = 17,309.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954.98/34,451.88 = 17,309.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954.98x = 34,451.88 × 17,309.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954.98x = 596,340,854.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,340,854.89/24,954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,896.67

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