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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,969.53, 34,416.81 and 17,703.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,969.53, 34,416.81 and 17,703.98 is: 24,402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,969.53 : 34,416.81 = 17,703.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,969.53/34,416.81 = 17,703.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,969.53x = 34,416.81 × 17,703.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,969.53x = 609,314,427.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,314,427.38/24,969.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,402.32

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