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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,802.88, 34,236.96 and 16,422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,802.88, 34,236.96 and 16,422.08 is: 22,668.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,802.88 : 34,236.96 = 16,422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,802.88/34,236.96 = 16,422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,802.88x = 34,236.96 × 16,422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,802.88x = 562,242,096.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,242,096.08/24,802.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,668.42

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