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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,718.62, 34,096.35 and 16,221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,718.62, 34,096.35 and 16,221.30 is: 22,375.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,718.62 : 34,096.35 = 16,221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,718.62/34,096.35 = 16,221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,718.62x = 34,096.35 × 16,221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,718.62x = 553,087,122.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,087,122.26/24,718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,375.32

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