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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.82, 34,445.97 and 16,028.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.82, 34,445.97 and 16,028.13 is: 22,103.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.82 : 34,445.97 = 16,028.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.82/34,445.97 = 16,028.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.82x = 34,445.97 × 16,028.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.82x = 552,104,485.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,104,485.14/24,977.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,103.79

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