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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,859.65, 34,317.54 and 16,366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,859.65, 34,317.54 and 16,366.23 is: 22,592.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,859.65 : 34,317.54 = 16,366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,859.65/34,317.54 = 16,366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,859.65x = 34,317.54 × 16,366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,859.65x = 561,648,752.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,648,752.67/24,859.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,592.79

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