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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,992.85, 34,486.76 and 16,052.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,992.85, 34,486.76 and 16,052.48 is: 22,150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,992.85 : 34,486.76 = 16,052.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,992.85/34,486.76 = 16,052.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,992.85x = 34,486.76 × 16,052.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,992.85x = 553,598,022.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,598,022.19/24,992.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,150.25

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