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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,979.46, 34,431.61 and 16,910.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,979.46, 34,431.61 and 16,910.57 is: 23,309.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,979.46 : 34,431.61 = 16,910.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,979.46/34,431.61 = 16,910.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,979.46x = 34,431.61 × 16,910.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,979.46x = 582,258,151.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,258,151.12/24,979.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,309.48

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