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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.67, 34,478.60 and 16,498.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.67, 34,478.60 and 16,498.15 is: 22,760.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.67 : 34,478.60 = 16,498.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.67/34,478.60 = 16,498.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.67x = 34,478.60 × 16,498.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.67x = 568,832,945.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,832,945.90/24,991.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,760.90

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