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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,809.80, 34,251.78 and 16,336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,809.80, 34,251.78 and 16,336.54 is: 22,553.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,809.80 : 34,251.78 = 16,336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,809.80/34,251.78 = 16,336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,809.80x = 34,251.78 × 16,336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,809.80x = 559,555,586.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,555,586.22/24,809.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,553.81

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