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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,949.31, 34,414.76 and 16,995.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,949.31, 34,414.76 and 16,995.11 is: 23,442.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,949.31 : 34,414.76 = 16,995.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,949.31/34,414.76 = 16,995.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,949.31x = 34,414.76 × 16,995.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,949.31x = 584,882,546.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,882,546.85/24,949.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,442.83

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