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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,873.72, 34,315.26 and 16,475.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,873.72, 34,315.26 and 16,475.64 is: 22,729.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,873.72 : 34,315.26 = 16,475.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,873.72/34,315.26 = 16,475.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,873.72x = 34,315.26 × 16,475.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,873.72x = 565,365,870.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,365,870.27/24,873.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,729.45

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