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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,812.94, 34,250.67 and 16,432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,812.94, 34,250.67 and 16,432.14 is: 22,682.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,812.94 : 34,250.67 = 16,432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,812.94/34,250.67 = 16,432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,812.94x = 34,250.67 × 16,432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,812.94x = 562,811,804.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,811,804.53/24,812.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,682.19

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