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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,867.80, 34,329.93 and 16,375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,867.80, 34,329.93 and 16,375.40 is: 22,606.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,867.80 : 34,329.93 = 16,375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,867.80/34,329.93 = 16,375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,867.80x = 34,329.93 × 16,375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,867.80x = 562,166,335.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,166,335.72/24,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,606.19

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