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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,863.23, 34,300.39 and 16,354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,863.23, 34,300.39 and 16,354.42 is: 22,561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,863.23 : 34,300.39 = 16,354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,863.23/34,300.39 = 16,354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,863.23x = 34,300.39 × 16,354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,863.23x = 560,962,984.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,962,984.22/24,863.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,561.95

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