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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,998.64, 34,466.76 and 16,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,998.64, 34,466.76 and 16,030.32 is: 22,101.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,998.64 : 34,466.76 = 16,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,998.64/34,466.76 = 16,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,998.64x = 34,466.76 × 16,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,998.64x = 552,513,192.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,513,192.16/24,998.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,101.73

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