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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,860.98, 34,299.75 and 16,889.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,860.98, 34,299.75 and 16,889.32 is: 23,301.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,860.98 : 34,299.75 = 16,889.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,860.98/34,299.75 = 16,889.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,860.98x = 34,299.75 × 16,889.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,860.98x = 579,299,453.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,299,453.67/24,860.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,301.55

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