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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,998.67, 34,501.68 and 16,071.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,998.67, 34,501.68 and 16,071.66 is: 22,181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,998.67 : 34,501.68 = 16,071.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,998.67/34,501.68 = 16,071.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,998.67x = 34,501.68 × 16,071.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,998.67x = 554,499,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,499,270.39/24,998.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,181.15

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