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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,797.39, 34,224.36 and 16,284.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,797.39, 34,224.36 and 16,284.47 is: 22,475.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,797.39 : 34,224.36 = 16,284.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,797.39/34,224.36 = 16,284.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,797.39x = 34,224.36 × 16,284.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,797.39x = 557,325,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,325,563.69/24,797.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,475.17

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