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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,774.46, 34,176.94 and 16,273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,774.46, 34,176.94 and 16,273.11 is: 22,449.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,774.46 : 34,176.94 = 16,273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,774.46/34,176.94 = 16,273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,774.46x = 34,176.94 × 16,273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,774.46x = 556,165,104.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,165,104.08/24,774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,449.13

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