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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,984.28, 34,419.76 and 17,416.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,984.28, 34,419.76 and 17,416.86 is: 23,994.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,984.28 : 34,419.76 = 17,416.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,984.28/34,419.76 = 17,416.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,984.28x = 34,419.76 × 17,416.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,984.28x = 599,484,141.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,484,141.15/24,984.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,994.45

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