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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,950.31, 34,416.13 and 16,996.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,950.31, 34,416.13 and 16,996.11 is: 23,444.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,950.31 : 34,416.13 = 16,996.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,950.31/34,416.13 = 16,996.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,950.31x = 34,416.13 × 16,996.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,950.31x = 584,940,331.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,940,331.25/24,950.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,444.21

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