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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,985.48, 34,421.33 and 17,418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,985.48, 34,421.33 and 17,418.04 is: 23,996.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,985.48 : 34,421.33 = 17,418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,985.48/34,421.33 = 17,418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,985.48x = 34,421.33 × 17,418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,985.48x = 599,552,015.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,552,015.70/24,985.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,996.02

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