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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.60, 34,444.52 and 16,459.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.60, 34,444.52 and 16,459.24 is: 22,717.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.60 : 34,444.52 = 16,459.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.60/34,444.52 = 16,459.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.60x = 34,444.52 × 16,459.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.60x = 566,930,621.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,930,621.36/24,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,717.57

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