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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.59, 34,013.42 and 16,162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.59, 34,013.42 and 16,162.64 is: 22,289.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.59 : 34,013.42 = 16,162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.59/34,013.42 = 16,162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.59x = 34,013.42 × 16,162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.59x = 549,746,599.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,746,599.91/24,663.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,289.81

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