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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,984.18, 34,481.68 and 16,057.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,984.18, 34,481.68 and 16,057.16 is: 22,161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,984.18 : 34,481.68 = 16,057.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,984.18/34,481.68 = 16,057.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,984.18x = 34,481.68 × 16,057.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,984.18x = 553,677,852.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,677,852.83/24,984.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,161.14

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