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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,984.33, 34,506.72 and 17,012.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,984.33, 34,506.72 and 17,012.72 is: 23,496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,984.33 : 34,506.72 = 17,012.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,984.33/34,506.72 = 17,012.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,984.33x = 34,506.72 × 17,012.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,984.33x = 587,052,992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,052,992.94/24,984.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,496.85

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