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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,775.67, 34,218.83 and 16,315.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,775.67, 34,218.83 and 16,315.63 is: 22,534.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,775.67 : 34,218.83 = 16,315.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,775.67/34,218.83 = 16,315.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,775.67x = 34,218.83 × 16,315.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,775.67x = 558,301,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,301,724.55/24,775.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,534.27

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