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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,788.61, 34,236.69 and 16,328.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,788.61, 34,236.69 and 16,328.58 is: 22,552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,788.61 : 34,236.69 = 16,328.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,788.61/34,236.69 = 16,328.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,788.61x = 34,236.69 × 16,328.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,788.61x = 559,036,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,036,531.60/24,788.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,552.15

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