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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,836.76, 34,251.30 and 16,323.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,836.76, 34,251.30 and 16,323.84 is: 22,511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,836.76 : 34,251.30 = 16,323.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,836.76/34,251.30 = 16,323.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,836.76x = 34,251.30 × 16,323.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,836.76x = 559,112,740.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,112,740.99/24,836.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,511.50

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