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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,715.72, 34,094.98 and 16,755.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,715.72, 34,094.98 and 16,755.24 is: 23,113.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,715.72 : 34,094.98 = 16,755.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,715.72/34,094.98 = 16,755.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,715.72x = 34,094.98 × 16,755.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,715.72x = 571,269,572.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,269,572.70/24,715.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,113.61

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