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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,981.82, 34,465.94 and 16,034.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,981.82, 34,465.94 and 16,034.25 is: 22,121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,981.82 : 34,465.94 = 16,034.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,981.82/34,465.94 = 16,034.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,981.82x = 34,465.94 × 16,034.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,981.82x = 552,635,245.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,635,245.94/24,981.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,121.50

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