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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,771.55, 34,213.13 and 16,311.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,771.55, 34,213.13 and 16,311.49 is: 22,528.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,771.55 : 34,213.13 = 16,311.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,771.55/34,213.13 = 16,311.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,771.55x = 34,213.13 × 16,311.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,771.55x = 558,067,211.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,067,211.41/24,771.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,528.55

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