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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,996.82, 34,523.97 and 17,025.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,996.82, 34,523.97 and 17,025.22 is: 23,514.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,996.82 : 34,523.97 = 17,025.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,996.82/34,523.97 = 17,025.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,996.82x = 34,523.97 × 17,025.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,996.82x = 587,778,184.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,778,184.52/24,996.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,514.12

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