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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,952.39, 34,423.25 and 16,883.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,952.39, 34,423.25 and 16,883.17 is: 23,291.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,952.39 : 34,423.25 = 16,883.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,952.39/34,423.25 = 16,883.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,952.39x = 34,423.25 × 16,883.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,952.39x = 581,173,411.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,173,411.23/24,952.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,291.29

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