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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,805.48, 34,211.76 and 16,316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,805.48, 34,211.76 and 16,316.32 is: 22,503.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,805.48 : 34,211.76 = 16,316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,805.48/34,211.76 = 16,316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,805.48x = 34,211.76 × 16,316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,805.48x = 558,209,852.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,209,852.86/24,805.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,503.49

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