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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,772.05, 34,213.83 and 16,311.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,772.05, 34,213.83 and 16,311.99 is: 22,529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,772.05 : 34,213.83 = 16,311.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,772.05/34,213.83 = 16,311.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,772.05x = 34,213.83 × 16,311.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,772.05x = 558,095,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,095,571.26/24,772.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,529.24

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