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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,641.55, 34,008.49 and 16,150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,641.55, 34,008.49 and 16,150.86 is: 22,290.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,641.55 : 34,008.49 = 16,150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,641.55/34,008.49 = 16,150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,641.55x = 34,008.49 × 16,150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,641.55x = 549,266,380.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,266,380.99/24,641.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,290.25

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