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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,909.12, 34,382.88 and 16,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,909.12, 34,382.88 and 16,524 is: 22,808.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,909.12 : 34,382.88 = 16,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,909.12/34,382.88 = 16,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,909.12x = 34,382.88 × 16,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,909.12x = 568,142,709.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,142,709.12/24,909.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,808.62

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