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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,771.80, 34,213.48 and 16,311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,771.80, 34,213.48 and 16,311.74 is: 22,528.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,771.80 : 34,213.48 = 16,311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,771.80/34,213.48 = 16,311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,771.80x = 34,213.48 × 16,311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,771.80x = 558,081,435.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,081,435.01/24,771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,528.90

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