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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,999.44, 34,498.32 and 16,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,999.44, 34,498.32 and 16,610 is: 22,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,999.44 : 34,498.32 = 16,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,999.44/34,498.32 = 16,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,999.44x = 34,498.32 × 16,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,999.44x = 573,017,095.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,017,095.20/24,999.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,921.20

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