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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,833.79, 34,253.28 and 16,862.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,833.79, 34,253.28 and 16,862.18 is: 23,258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,833.79 : 34,253.28 = 16,862.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,833.79/34,253.28 = 16,862.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,833.79x = 34,253.28 × 16,862.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,833.79x = 577,584,801.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,584,801.68/24,833.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,258.02

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