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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,031.61, 33,161.28 and 16,484.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,031.61, 33,161.28 and 16,484.41 is: 22,746.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,031.61 : 33,161.28 = 16,484.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,031.61/33,161.28 = 16,484.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,031.61x = 33,161.28 × 16,484.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,031.61x = 546,643,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,643,969.84/24,031.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,746.88

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