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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,757.56, 34,187.40 and 16,829.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,757.56, 34,187.40 and 16,829.28 is: 23,239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,757.56 : 34,187.40 = 16,829.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,757.56/34,187.40 = 16,829.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,757.56x = 34,187.40 × 16,829.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,757.56x = 575,349,327.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,349,327.07/24,757.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,239.34

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