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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,963.78, 34,441.72 and 16,470.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,963.78, 34,441.72 and 16,470.12 is: 22,723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,963.78 : 34,441.72 = 16,470.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,963.78/34,441.72 = 16,470.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,963.78x = 34,441.72 × 16,470.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,963.78x = 567,259,442.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,259,442.03/24,963.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,723.30

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