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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,965.60, 34,444.17 and 16,017.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,965.60, 34,444.17 and 16,017.95 is: 22,099.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,965.60 : 34,444.17 = 16,017.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,965.60/34,444.17 = 16,017.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,965.60x = 34,444.17 × 16,017.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,965.60x = 551,724,992.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,724,992.85/24,965.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,099.41

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