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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,985.83, 34,508.79 and 17,014.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,985.83, 34,508.79 and 17,014.22 is: 23,498.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,985.83 : 34,508.79 = 17,014.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,985.83/34,508.79 = 17,014.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,985.83x = 34,508.79 × 17,014.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,985.83x = 587,139,972.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,139,972.45/24,985.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,498.92

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