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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.75, 35,986.97 and 16,992.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.75, 35,986.97 and 16,992.82 is: 25,468.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.75 : 35,986.97 = 16,992.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.75/35,986.97 = 16,992.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.75x = 35,986.97 × 16,992.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.75x = 611,520,091.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,520,091.21/24,010.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,468.59

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