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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.72, 34,313.88 and 16,474.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.72, 34,313.88 and 16,474.64 is: 22,728.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.72 : 34,313.88 = 16,474.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.72/34,313.88 = 16,474.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.72x = 34,313.88 × 16,474.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.72x = 565,308,820.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,308,820.00/24,872.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,728.07

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