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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,018.73, 35,965.22 and 16,960.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,018.73, 35,965.22 and 16,960.59 is: 25,396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,018.73 : 35,965.22 = 16,960.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,018.73/35,965.22 = 16,960.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,018.73x = 35,965.22 × 16,960.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,018.73x = 609,991,265.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,991,265.88/24,018.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,396.49

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