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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,950.81, 34,416.82 and 16,996.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,950.81, 34,416.82 and 16,996.61 is: 23,444.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,950.81 : 34,416.82 = 16,996.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,950.81/34,416.82 = 16,996.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,950.81x = 34,416.82 × 16,996.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,950.81x = 584,969,266.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,969,266.98/24,950.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,444.90

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