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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,804.47, 34,210.38 and 16,315.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,804.47, 34,210.38 and 16,315.31 is: 22,502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,804.47 : 34,210.38 = 16,315.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,804.47/34,210.38 = 16,315.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,804.47x = 34,210.38 × 16,315.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,804.47x = 558,152,954.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,152,954.92/24,804.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,502.11

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