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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,041.46, 35,999.10 and 16,983.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,041.46, 35,999.10 and 16,983.30 is: 25,430.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,041.46 : 35,999.10 = 16,983.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,041.46/35,999.10 = 16,983.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,041.46x = 35,999.10 × 16,983.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,041.46x = 611,383,515.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,383,515.03/24,041.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,430.38

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