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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,985.28, 34,421.14 and 17,417.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,985.28, 34,421.14 and 17,417.86 is: 23,995.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,985.28 : 34,421.14 = 17,417.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,985.28/34,421.14 = 17,417.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,985.28x = 34,421.14 × 17,417.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,985.28x = 599,542,597.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,542,597.56/24,985.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,995.83

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