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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,998.74, 34,462.65 and 17,030.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,998.74, 34,462.65 and 17,030.77 is: 23,478.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,998.74 : 34,462.65 = 17,030.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,998.74/34,462.65 = 17,030.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,998.74x = 34,462.65 × 17,030.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,998.74x = 586,925,465.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,925,465.74/24,998.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,478.20

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