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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,782.92, 34,228.63 and 16,811.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,782.92, 34,228.63 and 16,811.31 is: 23,218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,782.92 : 34,228.63 = 16,811.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,782.92/34,228.63 = 16,811.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,782.92x = 34,228.63 × 16,811.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,782.92x = 575,428,066.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,428,066.64/24,782.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,218.73

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