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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,992.13, 34,475.49 and 16,029.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,992.13, 34,475.49 and 16,029.66 is: 22,112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,992.13 : 34,475.49 = 16,029.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,992.13/34,475.49 = 16,029.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,992.13x = 34,475.49 × 16,029.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,992.13x = 552,630,383.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,630,383.03/24,992.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,112.18

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