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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,994.76, 34,493 and 16,042.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,994.76, 34,493 and 16,042.44 is: 22,138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,994.76 : 34,493 = 16,042.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,994.76/34,493 = 16,042.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,994.76x = 34,493 × 16,042.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,994.76x = 553,351,882.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,351,882.92/24,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,138.72

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