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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,679.59, 34,045.77 and 16,177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,679.59, 34,045.77 and 16,177.96 is: 22,317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,679.59 : 34,045.77 = 16,177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,679.59/34,045.77 = 16,177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,679.59x = 34,045.77 × 16,177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,679.59x = 550,791,208.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,791,208.45/24,679.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,317.68

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