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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,963.68, 34,463.94 and 17,318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,963.68, 34,463.94 and 17,318 is: 23,908.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,963.68 : 34,463.94 = 17,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,963.68/34,463.94 = 17,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,963.68x = 34,463.94 × 17,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,963.68x = 596,846,512.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,846,512.92/24,963.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,908.59

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