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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,714.72, 34,093.60 and 16,754.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,714.72, 34,093.60 and 16,754.24 is: 23,112.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,714.72 : 34,093.60 = 16,754.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,714.72/34,093.60 = 16,754.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,714.72x = 34,093.60 × 16,754.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,714.72x = 571,212,356.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,212,356.86/24,714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,112.23

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