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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,957.21, 34,454.79 and 17,011.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,957.21, 34,454.79 and 17,011.11 is: 23,484.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,957.21 : 34,454.79 = 17,011.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,957.21/34,454.79 = 17,011.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,957.21x = 34,454.79 × 17,011.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,957.21x = 586,114,222.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,114,222.72/24,957.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,484.77

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