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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.98, 34,453.26 and 17,310.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.98, 34,453.26 and 17,310.39 is: 23,898.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.98 : 34,453.26 = 17,310.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.98/34,453.26 = 17,310.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.98x = 34,453.26 × 17,310.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.98x = 596,399,367.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,399,367.37/24,955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,898.05

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