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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,979.59, 34,455.51 and 16,012.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,979.59, 34,455.51 and 16,012.89 is: 22,087.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,979.59 : 34,455.51 = 16,012.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,979.59/34,455.51 = 16,012.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,979.59x = 34,455.51 × 16,012.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,979.59x = 551,732,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,732,291.52/24,979.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,087.32

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