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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,965.33, 34,393.56 and 17,397.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,965.33, 34,393.56 and 17,397.91 is: 23,968.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,965.33 : 34,393.56 = 17,397.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,965.33/34,393.56 = 17,397.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,965.33x = 34,393.56 × 17,397.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,965.33x = 598,375,943.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,375,943.61/24,965.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,968.28

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