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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.18, 35,985.77 and 16,992.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.18, 35,985.77 and 16,992.19 is: 25,467.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.18 : 35,985.77 = 16,992.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.18/35,985.77 = 16,992.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.18x = 35,985.77 × 16,992.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.18x = 611,476,866.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,476,866.21/24,010.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,467.40

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