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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,787, 34,235.22 and 16,815.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,787, 34,235.22 and 16,815.39 is: 23,225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,787 : 34,235.22 = 16,815.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,787/34,235.22 = 16,815.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,787x = 34,235.22 × 16,815.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,787x = 575,678,576.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,678,576.04/24,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,225.02

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