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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,809.39, 34,217.15 and 16,320.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,809.39, 34,217.15 and 16,320.25 is: 22,508.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,809.39 : 34,217.15 = 16,320.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,809.39/34,217.15 = 16,320.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,809.39x = 34,217.15 × 16,320.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,809.39x = 558,432,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,432,495.26/24,809.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,508.92

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