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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.52, 34,477.92 and 16,037.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.52, 34,477.92 and 16,037.12 is: 22,124.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.52 : 34,477.92 = 16,037.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.52/34,477.92 = 16,037.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.52x = 34,477.92 × 16,037.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.52x = 552,926,540.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,926,540.39/24,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,124.57

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