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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,676.85, 34,064.96 and 16,179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,676.85, 34,064.96 and 16,179.14 is: 22,334.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,676.85 : 34,064.96 = 16,179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,676.85/34,064.96 = 16,179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,676.85x = 34,064.96 × 16,179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,676.85x = 551,141,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,141,761.20/24,676.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,334.36

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