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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,960.12, 34,436.68 and 16,466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,960.12, 34,436.68 and 16,466.46 is: 22,718.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,960.12 : 34,436.68 = 16,466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,960.12/34,436.68 = 16,466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,960.12x = 34,436.68 × 16,466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,960.12x = 567,050,043.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,050,043.45/24,960.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,718.25

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