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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,804.98, 34,211.07 and 16,315.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,804.98, 34,211.07 and 16,315.82 is: 22,502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,804.98 : 34,211.07 = 16,315.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,804.98/34,211.07 = 16,315.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,804.98x = 34,211.07 × 16,315.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,804.98x = 558,181,489.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,181,489.07/24,804.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,502.80

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