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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,989.63, 34,472.04 and 16,027.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,989.63, 34,472.04 and 16,027.16 is: 22,108.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,989.63 : 34,472.04 = 16,027.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,989.63/34,472.04 = 16,027.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,989.63x = 34,472.04 × 16,027.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,989.63x = 552,488,900.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,488,900.61/24,989.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,108.73

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