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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,677.64, 34,035.94 and 16,170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,677.64, 34,035.94 and 16,170.44 is: 22,302.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,677.64 : 34,035.94 = 16,170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,677.64/34,035.94 = 16,170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,677.64x = 34,035.94 × 16,170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,677.64x = 550,376,125.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,376,125.61/24,677.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,302.62

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