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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,960.52, 34,436.69 and 16,012.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,960.52, 34,436.69 and 16,012.86 is: 22,092.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,960.52 : 34,436.69 = 16,012.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,960.52/34,436.69 = 16,012.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,960.52x = 34,436.69 × 16,012.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,960.52x = 551,429,836.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,429,836.75/24,960.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,092.08

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