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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,990.66, 34,491.96 and 16,049.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,990.66, 34,491.96 and 16,049.48 is: 22,151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,990.66 : 34,491.96 = 16,049.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,990.66/34,491.96 = 16,049.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,990.66x = 34,491.96 × 16,049.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,990.66x = 553,577,849.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,577,849.72/24,990.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,151.39

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