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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,560.76, 33,858.16 and 16,995.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,560.76, 33,858.16 and 16,995.56 is: 23,429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,560.76 : 33,858.16 = 16,995.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,560.76/33,858.16 = 16,995.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,560.76x = 33,858.16 × 16,995.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,560.76x = 575,438,389.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,438,389.77/24,560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,429.18

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