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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,862.72, 34,299.70 and 16,353.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,862.72, 34,299.70 and 16,353.93 is: 22,561.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,862.72 : 34,299.70 = 16,353.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,862.72/34,299.70 = 16,353.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,862.72x = 34,299.70 × 16,353.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,862.72x = 560,934,892.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,934,892.82/24,862.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,561.28

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