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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,666.09, 34,027.66 and 16,165.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,666.09, 34,027.66 and 16,165.95 is: 22,301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,666.09 : 34,027.66 = 16,165.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,666.09/34,027.66 = 16,165.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,666.09x = 34,027.66 × 16,165.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,666.09x = 550,089,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,089,450.18/24,666.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,301.45

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