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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,993.13, 34,476.87 and 16,030.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,993.13, 34,476.87 and 16,030.66 is: 22,113.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,993.13 : 34,476.87 = 16,030.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,993.13/34,476.87 = 16,030.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,993.13x = 34,476.87 × 16,030.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,993.13x = 552,686,980.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,686,980.83/24,993.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,113.56

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