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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,658.56, 34,006.46 and 16,157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,658.56, 34,006.46 and 16,157.56 is: 22,282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,658.56 : 34,006.46 = 16,157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,658.56/34,006.46 = 16,157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,658.56x = 34,006.46 × 16,157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,658.56x = 549,461,606.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,461,606.95/24,658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,282.80

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