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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,989.52, 34,445.40 and 16,920.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,989.52, 34,445.40 and 16,920.60 is: 23,323.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,989.52 : 34,445.40 = 16,920.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,989.52/34,445.40 = 16,920.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,989.52x = 34,445.40 × 16,920.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,989.52x = 582,836,835.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,836,835.24/24,989.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,323.25

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