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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,968.72, 34,398.20 and 17,401.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,968.72, 34,398.20 and 17,401.30 is: 23,972.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,968.72 : 34,398.20 = 17,401.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,968.72/34,398.20 = 17,401.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,968.72x = 34,398.20 × 17,401.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,968.72x = 598,573,355.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,573,355.17/24,968.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,972.93

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