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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,864.23, 34,301.77 and 16,355.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,864.23, 34,301.77 and 16,355.42 is: 22,563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,864.23 : 34,301.77 = 16,355.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,864.23/34,301.77 = 16,355.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,864.23x = 34,301.77 × 16,355.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,864.23x = 561,019,855.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,019,855.09/24,864.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,563.33

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