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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,860.39, 34,289.87 and 16,359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,860.39, 34,289.87 and 16,359.80 is: 22,565.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,860.39 : 34,289.87 = 16,359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,860.39/34,289.87 = 16,359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,860.39x = 34,289.87 × 16,359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,860.39x = 560,975,161.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,975,161.98/24,860.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,565.02

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