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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,767.19, 34,159.68 and 16,697.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,767.19, 34,159.68 and 16,697.88 is: 23,030.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,767.19 : 34,159.68 = 16,697.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,767.19/34,159.68 = 16,697.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,767.19x = 34,159.68 × 16,697.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,767.19x = 570,394,237.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,394,237.48/24,767.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,030.24

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