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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,968.71, 34,470.66 and 17,022.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,968.71, 34,470.66 and 17,022.61 is: 23,500.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,968.71 : 34,470.66 = 17,022.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,968.71/34,470.66 = 17,022.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,968.71x = 34,470.66 × 17,022.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,968.71x = 586,780,601.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,780,601.62/24,968.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,500.64

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