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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,999.84, 34,483.52 and 16,033.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,999.84, 34,483.52 and 16,033.14 is: 22,115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,999.84 : 34,483.52 = 16,033.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,999.84/34,483.52 = 16,033.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,999.84x = 34,483.52 × 16,033.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,999.84x = 552,879,143.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,879,143.94/24,999.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,115.31

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