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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,992.63, 34,476.18 and 16,030.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,992.63, 34,476.18 and 16,030.16 is: 22,112.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,992.63 : 34,476.18 = 16,030.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,992.63/34,476.18 = 16,030.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,992.63x = 34,476.18 × 16,030.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,992.63x = 552,658,681.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,658,681.59/24,992.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,112.87

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