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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,992.69, 34,481.07 and 16,045.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,992.69, 34,481.07 and 16,045.02 is: 22,136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,992.69 : 34,481.07 = 16,045.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,992.69/34,481.07 = 16,045.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,992.69x = 34,481.07 × 16,045.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,992.69x = 553,249,457.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,249,457.77/24,992.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,136.46

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