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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,969.60, 34,466.88 and 16,588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,969.60, 34,466.88 and 16,588.80 is: 22,898.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,969.60 : 34,466.88 = 16,588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,969.60/34,466.88 = 16,588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,969.60x = 34,466.88 × 16,588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,969.60x = 571,764,178.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,764,178.94/24,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,898.41

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