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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,967.34, 34,396.32 and 17,399.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,967.34, 34,396.32 and 17,399.90 is: 23,971.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,967.34 : 34,396.32 = 17,399.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,967.34/34,396.32 = 17,399.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,967.34x = 34,396.32 × 17,399.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,967.34x = 598,492,528.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,492,528.37/24,967.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,971.02

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