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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,966.80, 34,439.44 and 16,011.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,966.80, 34,439.44 and 16,011.04 is: 22,085.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,966.80 : 34,439.44 = 16,011.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,966.80/34,439.44 = 16,011.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,966.80x = 34,439.44 × 16,011.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,966.80x = 551,411,251.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,411,251.42/24,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,085.78

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