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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,989.52, 34,475.16 and 16,035.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,989.52, 34,475.16 and 16,035.12 is: 22,121.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,989.52 : 34,475.16 = 16,035.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,989.52/34,475.16 = 16,035.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,989.52x = 34,475.16 × 16,035.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,989.52x = 552,813,327.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,813,327.62/24,989.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,121.81

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