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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,999.52, 34,488.96 and 16,045.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,999.52, 34,488.96 and 16,045.12 is: 22,135.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,999.52 : 34,488.96 = 16,045.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,999.52/34,488.96 = 16,045.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,999.52x = 34,488.96 × 16,045.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,999.52x = 553,379,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,379,501.88/24,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,135.61

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