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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,985.98, 34,422.02 and 17,418.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,985.98, 34,422.02 and 17,418.54 is: 23,996.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,985.98 : 34,422.02 = 17,418.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,985.98/34,422.02 = 17,418.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,985.98x = 34,422.02 × 17,418.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,985.98x = 599,581,245.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,581,245.16/24,985.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,996.71

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