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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,715.32, 34,071.48 and 16,317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,715.32, 34,071.48 and 16,317.24 is: 22,494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,715.32 : 34,071.48 = 16,317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,715.32/34,071.48 = 16,317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,715.32x = 34,071.48 × 16,317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,715.32x = 555,952,516.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,952,516.32/24,715.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,494.25

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