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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,805.14, 34,211.26 and 16,315.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,805.14, 34,211.26 and 16,315.98 is: 22,503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,805.14 : 34,211.26 = 16,315.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,805.14/34,211.26 = 16,315.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,805.14x = 34,211.26 × 16,315.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,805.14x = 558,190,233.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,190,233.93/24,805.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,503.01

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