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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,808.62, 34,221.51 and 16,312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,808.62, 34,221.51 and 16,312.26 is: 22,501.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,808.62 : 34,221.51 = 16,312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,808.62/34,221.51 = 16,312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,808.62x = 34,221.51 × 16,312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,808.62x = 558,230,168.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,230,168.71/24,808.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,501.46

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