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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,772.68, 34,214.69 and 16,312.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,772.68, 34,214.69 and 16,312.62 is: 22,530.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,772.68 : 34,214.69 = 16,312.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,772.68/34,214.69 = 16,312.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,772.68x = 34,214.69 × 16,312.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,772.68x = 558,131,154.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,131,154.82/24,772.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,530.11

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