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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,771.52, 34,168.98 and 16,827.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,771.52, 34,168.98 and 16,827.46 is: 23,211.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,771.52 : 34,168.98 = 16,827.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,771.52/34,168.98 = 16,827.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,771.52x = 34,168.98 × 16,827.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,771.52x = 574,977,144.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,977,144.19/24,771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,211.22

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