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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,860.63, 34,267.84 and 16,791.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,860.63, 34,267.84 and 16,791.75 is: 23,145.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,860.63 : 34,267.84 = 16,791.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,860.63/34,267.84 = 16,791.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,860.63x = 34,267.84 × 16,791.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,860.63x = 575,417,002.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,417,002.32/24,860.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,145.71

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