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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,859.63, 34,266.46 and 16,790.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,859.63, 34,266.46 and 16,790.75 is: 23,144.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,859.63 : 34,266.46 = 16,790.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,859.63/34,266.46 = 16,790.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,859.63x = 34,266.46 × 16,790.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,859.63x = 575,359,563.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,359,563.25/24,859.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,144.33

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