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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,983.42, 34,460.19 and 16,041.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,983.42, 34,460.19 and 16,041.78 is: 22,126.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,983.42 : 34,460.19 = 16,041.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,983.42/34,460.19 = 16,041.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,983.42x = 34,460.19 × 16,041.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,983.42x = 552,802,786.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,802,786.74/24,983.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,126.79

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