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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,976.82, 34,444.59 and 16,027.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,976.82, 34,444.59 and 16,027.13 is: 22,102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,976.82 : 34,444.59 = 16,027.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,976.82/34,444.59 = 16,027.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,976.82x = 34,444.59 × 16,027.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,976.82x = 552,047,921.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,047,921.73/24,976.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,102.41

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