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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,709.65, 34,083.99 and 16,212.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,709.65, 34,083.99 and 16,212.33 is: 22,362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,709.65 : 34,083.99 = 16,212.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,709.65/34,083.99 = 16,212.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,709.65x = 34,083.99 × 16,212.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,709.65x = 552,580,893.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,580,893.60/24,709.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,362.96

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