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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,867.77, 34,283.76 and 16,896.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,867.77, 34,283.76 and 16,896.15 is: 23,293.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,867.77 : 34,283.76 = 16,896.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,867.77/34,283.76 = 16,896.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,867.77x = 34,283.76 × 16,896.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,867.77x = 579,263,551.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,263,551.52/24,867.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,293.75

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