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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,889, 34,348.44 and 16,507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,889, 34,348.44 and 16,507.12 is: 22,780.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,889 : 34,348.44 = 16,507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,889/34,348.44 = 16,507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,889x = 34,348.44 × 16,507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,889x = 566,993,820.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,993,820.89/24,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,780.90

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