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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,999.71, 34,483.25 and 16,033.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,999.71, 34,483.25 and 16,033.01 is: 22,115.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,999.71 : 34,483.25 = 16,033.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,999.71/34,483.25 = 16,033.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,999.71x = 34,483.25 × 16,033.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,999.71x = 552,870,159.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,870,159.75/24,999.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,115.07

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