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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,979.24, 34,485.22 and 17,033.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,979.24, 34,485.22 and 17,033.16 is: 23,515.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,979.24 : 34,485.22 = 17,033.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,979.24/34,485.22 = 17,033.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,979.24x = 34,485.22 × 17,033.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,979.24x = 587,392,269.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,392,269.90/24,979.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,515.22

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