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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,964.15, 34,391.92 and 17,396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,964.15, 34,391.92 and 17,396.72 is: 23,966.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,964.15 : 34,391.92 = 17,396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,964.15/34,391.92 = 17,396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,964.15x = 34,391.92 × 17,396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,964.15x = 598,306,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,306,602.50/24,964.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,966.64

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