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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,778.10, 34,222.16 and 16,318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,778.10, 34,222.16 and 16,318.04 is: 22,537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,778.10 : 34,222.16 = 16,318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,778.10/34,222.16 = 16,318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,778.10x = 34,222.16 × 16,318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,778.10x = 558,438,702.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,438,702.12/24,778.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,537.59

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