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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,792.96, 34,229.76 and 16,423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,792.96, 34,229.76 and 16,423.68 is: 22,674.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,792.96 : 34,229.76 = 16,423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,792.96/34,229.76 = 16,423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,792.96x = 34,229.76 × 16,423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,792.96x = 562,178,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,178,624.72/24,792.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,674.93

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