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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,863.14, 34,293.66 and 16,362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,863.14, 34,293.66 and 16,362.54 is: 22,568.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,863.14 : 34,293.66 = 16,362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,863.14/34,293.66 = 16,362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,863.14x = 34,293.66 × 16,362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,863.14x = 561,131,383.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,131,383.50/24,863.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,568.81

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