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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,982.27, 34,475.73 and 16,029.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,982.27, 34,475.73 and 16,029.94 is: 22,121.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,982.27 : 34,475.73 = 16,029.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,982.27/34,475.73 = 16,029.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,982.27x = 34,475.73 × 16,029.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,982.27x = 552,643,883.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,643,883.36/24,982.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,121.44

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