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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,013.49, 35,991.05 and 16,995.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,013.49, 35,991.05 and 16,995.54 is: 25,472.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,013.49 : 35,991.05 = 16,995.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,013.49/35,991.05 = 16,995.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,013.49x = 35,991.05 × 16,995.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,013.49x = 611,687,244.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,687,244.94/24,013.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,472.66

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