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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.68, 34,461.18 and 17,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.68, 34,461.18 and 17,316 is: 23,905.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.68 : 34,461.18 = 17,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.68/34,461.18 = 17,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.68x = 34,461.18 × 17,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.68x = 596,729,792.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,729,792.88/24,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,905.83

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