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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,013.86, 35,991.61 and 16,995.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,013.86, 35,991.61 and 16,995.92 is: 25,473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,013.86 : 35,991.61 = 16,995.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,013.86/35,991.61 = 16,995.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,013.86x = 35,991.61 × 16,995.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,013.86x = 611,710,301.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,710,301.78/24,013.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,473.22

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