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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,786.18, 34,181.46 and 16,273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,786.18, 34,181.46 and 16,273.28 is: 22,441.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,786.18 : 34,181.46 = 16,273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,786.18/34,181.46 = 16,273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,786.18x = 34,181.46 × 16,273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,786.18x = 556,244,469.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,244,469.39/24,786.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,441.72

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