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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,776.67, 34,220.21 and 16,316.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,776.67, 34,220.21 and 16,316.63 is: 22,535.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,776.67 : 34,220.21 = 16,316.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,776.67/34,220.21 = 16,316.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,776.67x = 34,220.21 × 16,316.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,776.67x = 558,358,505.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,358,505.09/24,776.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,535.66

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