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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,763, 34,157.82 and 16,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,763, 34,157.82 and 16,266.10 is: 22,437.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,763 : 34,157.82 = 16,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,763/34,157.82 = 16,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,763x = 34,157.82 × 16,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,763x = 555,614,515.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,614,515.90/24,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,437.29

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