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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,985.23, 34,420.98 and 17,417.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,985.23, 34,420.98 and 17,417.79 is: 23,995.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,985.23 : 34,420.98 = 17,417.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,985.23/34,420.98 = 17,417.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,985.23x = 34,420.98 × 17,417.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,985.23x = 599,537,401.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,537,401.23/24,985.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,995.67

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