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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,949.98, 34,436.61 and 16,995.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,949.98, 34,436.61 and 16,995.38 is: 23,457.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,949.98 : 34,436.61 = 16,995.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,949.98/34,436.61 = 16,995.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,949.98x = 34,436.61 × 16,995.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,949.98x = 585,263,100.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,263,100.68/24,949.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,457.46

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