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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,878.72, 34,322.16 and 16,480.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,878.72, 34,322.16 and 16,480.64 is: 22,736.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,878.72 : 34,322.16 = 16,480.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,878.72/34,322.16 = 16,480.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,878.72x = 34,322.16 × 16,480.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,878.72x = 565,651,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,651,162.98/24,878.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,736.35

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