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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,707.97, 34,073.66 and 16,217.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,707.97, 34,073.66 and 16,217.46 is: 22,364.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,707.97 : 34,073.66 = 16,217.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,707.97/34,073.66 = 16,217.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,707.97x = 34,073.66 × 16,217.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,707.97x = 552,588,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,588,137.02/24,707.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,364.77

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