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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,934.06, 34,414.78 and 16,437.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,934.06, 34,414.78 and 16,437.69 is: 22,687.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,934.06 : 34,414.78 = 16,437.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,934.06/34,414.78 = 16,437.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,934.06x = 34,414.78 × 16,437.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,934.06x = 565,699,345.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,699,345.73/24,934.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,687.81

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