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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,990.67, 34,478.31 and 16,043.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,990.67, 34,478.31 and 16,043.02 is: 22,133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,990.67 : 34,478.31 = 16,043.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,990.67/34,478.31 = 16,043.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,990.67x = 34,478.31 × 16,043.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,990.67x = 553,136,216.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,136,216.90/24,990.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,133.71

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