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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.45, 34,428.86 and 16,908.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.45, 34,428.86 and 16,908.56 is: 23,306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.45 : 34,428.86 = 16,908.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.45/34,428.86 = 16,908.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.45x = 34,428.86 × 16,908.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.45x = 582,142,445.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,142,445.04/24,977.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,306.72

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