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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,659.76, 34,059.62 and 16,688.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,659.76, 34,059.62 and 16,688.14 is: 23,049.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,659.76 : 34,059.62 = 16,688.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,659.76/34,059.62 = 16,688.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,659.76x = 34,059.62 × 16,688.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,659.76x = 568,391,706.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,391,706.91/24,659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,049.36

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