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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,895.88, 34,383.96 and 16,924.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,895.88, 34,383.96 and 16,924.28 is: 23,374.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,895.88 : 34,383.96 = 16,924.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,895.88/34,383.96 = 16,924.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,895.88x = 34,383.96 × 16,924.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,895.88x = 581,923,766.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,923,766.55/24,895.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,374.30

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