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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,668.72, 34,030.20 and 16,708.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,668.72, 34,030.20 and 16,708.16 is: 23,048.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,668.72 : 34,030.20 = 16,708.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,668.72/34,030.20 = 16,708.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,668.72x = 34,030.20 × 16,708.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,668.72x = 568,582,026.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,582,026.43/24,668.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,048.70

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