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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,729.40, 34,114.98 and 16,245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,729.40, 34,114.98 and 16,245.64 is: 22,411.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,729.40 : 34,114.98 = 16,245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,729.40/34,114.98 = 16,245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,729.40x = 34,114.98 × 16,245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,729.40x = 554,219,683.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,219,683.69/24,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,411.37

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