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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,862.08, 34,314.48 and 16,349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,862.08, 34,314.48 and 16,349.28 is: 22,565.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,862.08 : 34,314.48 = 16,349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,862.08/34,314.48 = 16,349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,862.08x = 34,314.48 × 16,349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,862.08x = 561,017,041.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,017,041.57/24,862.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,565.17

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