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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,725.45, 34,126.41 and 16,122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,725.45, 34,126.41 and 16,122.38 is: 22,252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,725.45 : 34,126.41 = 16,122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,725.45/34,126.41 = 16,122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,725.45x = 34,126.41 × 16,122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,725.45x = 550,198,749.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,198,749.19/24,725.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,252.33

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