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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,863.49, 34,308.45 and 16,814.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,863.49, 34,308.45 and 16,814.61 is: 23,202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,863.49 : 34,308.45 = 16,814.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,863.49/34,308.45 = 16,814.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,863.49x = 34,308.45 × 16,814.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,863.49x = 576,883,206.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,883,206.45/24,863.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,202.02

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