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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,777.29, 34,183.69 and 16,283.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,777.29, 34,183.69 and 16,283.97 is: 22,465.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,777.29 : 34,183.69 = 16,283.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,777.29/34,183.69 = 16,283.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,777.29x = 34,183.69 × 16,283.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,777.29x = 556,646,141.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,646,141.74/24,777.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,465.98

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