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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,878.93, 34,339.97 and 16,387.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,878.93, 34,339.97 and 16,387.25 is: 22,619.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,878.93 : 34,339.97 = 16,387.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,878.93/34,339.97 = 16,387.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,878.93x = 34,339.97 × 16,387.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,878.93x = 562,737,542.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,737,542.65/24,878.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,619.05

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