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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,831.76, 34,274.28 and 16,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,831.76, 34,274.28 and 16,445.20 is: 22,698.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,831.76 : 34,274.28 = 16,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,831.76/34,274.28 = 16,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,831.76x = 34,274.28 × 16,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,831.76x = 563,647,389.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,647,389.46/24,831.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,698.65

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