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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,870.72, 34,311.12 and 16,472.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,870.72, 34,311.12 and 16,472.64 is: 22,725.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,870.72 : 34,311.12 = 16,472.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,870.72/34,311.12 = 16,472.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,870.72x = 34,311.12 × 16,472.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,870.72x = 565,194,727.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,194,727.76/24,870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,725.31

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