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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,810.78, 34,223.52 and 16,313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,810.78, 34,223.52 and 16,313.88 is: 22,503.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,810.78 : 34,223.52 = 16,313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,810.78/34,223.52 = 16,313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,810.78x = 34,223.52 × 16,313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,810.78x = 558,318,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,318,398.46/24,810.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,503.06

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