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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,989.74, 34,482.52 and 16,049.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,989.74, 34,482.52 and 16,049.36 is: 22,145.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,989.74 : 34,482.52 = 16,049.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,989.74/34,482.52 = 16,049.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,989.74x = 34,482.52 × 16,049.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,989.74x = 553,422,377.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,422,377.19/24,989.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,145.98

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