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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.75, 34,059.33 and 16,187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.75, 34,059.33 and 16,187.19 is: 22,345.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.75 : 34,059.33 = 16,187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.75/34,059.33 = 16,187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.75x = 34,059.33 × 16,187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.75x = 551,324,845.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,324,845.98/24,672.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,345.50

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