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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,755.80, 34,174.98 and 16,691.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,755.80, 34,174.98 and 16,691.40 is: 23,042.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,755.80 : 34,174.98 = 16,691.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,755.80/34,174.98 = 16,691.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,755.80x = 34,174.98 × 16,691.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,755.80x = 570,428,261.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,428,261.17/24,755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,042.21

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