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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,524.48, 33,808.59 and 16,324.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,524.48, 33,808.59 and 16,324.34 is: 24,502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,524.48 : 33,808.59 = 16,324.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,524.48/33,808.59 = 16,324.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,524.48x = 33,808.59 × 16,324.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,524.48x = 551,902,749.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,902,749.04/22,524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,502.35

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