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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,710.72, 34,103.48 and 16,219.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,710.72, 34,103.48 and 16,219.70 is: 22,384.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,710.72 : 34,103.48 = 16,219.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,710.72/34,103.48 = 16,219.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,710.72x = 34,103.48 × 16,219.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,710.72x = 553,147,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,147,962.94/24,710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,384.94

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