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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,783.48, 34,229.59 and 16,323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,783.48, 34,229.59 and 16,323.42 is: 22,545.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,783.48 : 34,229.59 = 16,323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,783.48/34,229.59 = 16,323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,783.48x = 34,229.59 × 16,323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,783.48x = 558,743,974.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,743,974.00/24,783.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,545.02

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