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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,990.13, 34,472.73 and 16,027.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,990.13, 34,472.73 and 16,027.66 is: 22,109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,990.13 : 34,472.73 = 16,027.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,990.13/34,472.73 = 16,027.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,990.13x = 34,472.73 × 16,027.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,990.13x = 552,517,195.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,517,195.71/24,990.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,109.42

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