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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.96, 34,429.55 and 16,909.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.96, 34,429.55 and 16,909.07 is: 23,307.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.96 : 34,429.55 = 16,909.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.96/34,429.55 = 16,909.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.96x = 34,429.55 × 16,909.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.96x = 582,171,414.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,171,414.33/24,977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,307.41

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