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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,692.63, 34,063.67 and 16,737.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,692.63, 34,063.67 and 16,737.35 is: 23,089.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,692.63 : 34,063.67 = 16,737.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,692.63/34,063.67 = 16,737.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,692.63x = 34,063.67 × 16,737.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,692.63x = 570,135,438.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,135,438.60/24,692.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,089.30

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