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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,983.28, 34,418.39 and 17,415.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,983.28, 34,418.39 and 17,415.86 is: 23,993.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,983.28 : 34,418.39 = 17,415.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,983.28/34,418.39 = 17,415.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,983.28x = 34,418.39 × 17,415.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,983.28x = 599,425,602.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,425,602.49/24,983.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,993.07

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