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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,939.79, 34,406.05 and 16,430.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,939.79, 34,406.05 and 16,430.99 is: 22,667.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,939.79 : 34,406.05 = 16,430.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,939.79/34,406.05 = 16,430.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,939.79x = 34,406.05 × 16,430.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,939.79x = 565,325,463.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,325,463.49/24,939.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,667.61

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