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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,717.12, 34,094.28 and 16,219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,717.12, 34,094.28 and 16,219.80 is: 22,373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,717.12 : 34,094.28 = 16,219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,717.12/34,094.28 = 16,219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,717.12x = 34,094.28 × 16,219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,717.12x = 553,002,402.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,002,402.74/24,717.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,373.25

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