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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,666.68, 34,017.31 and 16,165.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,666.68, 34,017.31 and 16,165.71 is: 22,293.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,666.68 : 34,017.31 = 16,165.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,666.68/34,017.31 = 16,165.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,666.68x = 34,017.31 × 16,165.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,666.68x = 549,913,842.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,913,842.98/24,666.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,293.79

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