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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,832.12, 34,254.56 and 16,335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,832.12, 34,254.56 and 16,335.64 is: 22,534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,832.12 : 34,254.56 = 16,335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,832.12/34,254.56 = 16,335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,832.12x = 34,254.56 × 16,335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,832.12x = 559,570,160.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,570,160.52/24,832.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,534.13

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