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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,967.62, 34,447.05 and 16,473.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,967.62, 34,447.05 and 16,473.96 is: 22,728.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,967.62 : 34,447.05 = 16,473.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,967.62/34,447.05 = 16,473.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,967.62x = 34,447.05 × 16,473.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,967.62x = 567,479,323.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,479,323.82/24,967.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,728.61

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